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NOUNS — TEST PAPER SET 2
Class VII English Grammar — Intermediate Level
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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 questions of 1 mark each.
3. Section B: 5 questions of 2 marks each.
4. Section C: 5 questions of 3 marks each.
5. Write neat and clear answers.
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 questions of 1 mark each.
3. Section B: 5 questions of 2 marks each.
4. Section C: 5 questions of 3 marks each.
5. Write neat and clear answers.
Section A — MCQ / One-Word (1 Mark Each) [5 × 1 = 5]
Q1.1
Which of the following is a proper noun?
(a) mountain (b) Everest (c) bravery (d) crowd
(a) mountain (b) Everest (c) bravery (d) crowd
Q2.1
The word ‘furniture’ is:
(a) countable (b) uncountable (c) proper (d) collective
(a) countable (b) uncountable (c) proper (d) collective
Q3.1
Write the feminine form of ‘emperor’.
Q4.1
Which word is a material noun?
(a) happiness (b) cotton (c) team (d) Kolkata
(a) happiness (b) cotton (c) team (d) Kolkata
Q5.1
Write the plural of ‘deer’.
Section B — Short Answer (2 Marks Each) [5 × 2 = 10]
Q6.2
Identify all nouns in the sentence and classify each one:
The crowd at Wankhede Stadium cheered with joy when India won the trophy.
The crowd at Wankhede Stadium cheered with joy when India won the trophy.
Q7.2
Form abstract nouns from:
(a) just → ___ (b) wise → ___ (c) poor → ___ (d) obey → ___
(a) just → ___ (b) wise → ___ (c) poor → ___ (d) obey → ___
Q8.2
Fill in the blanks with the correct collective nouns:
(a) A ___ of bees attacked the farmer near the sugarcane field.
(b) A ___ of grapes was kept on the dining table.
(c) The ___ of directors approved the new school uniform.
(d) A ___ of wolves howled in the forest at night.
(a) A ___ of bees attacked the farmer near the sugarcane field.
(b) A ___ of grapes was kept on the dining table.
(c) The ___ of directors approved the new school uniform.
(d) A ___ of wolves howled in the forest at night.
Q9.2
Write the plural forms of the following:
(a) mouse (b) analysis (c) mother-in-law (d) cactus
(a) mouse (b) analysis (c) mother-in-law (d) cactus
Q10.2
Change the gender of the underlined nouns:
(a) The landlord collected the rent from the widower.
(b) My grandfather told stories about a brave prince.
(a) The landlord collected the rent from the widower.
(b) My grandfather told stories about a brave prince.
Section C — Application & Analysis (3 Marks Each) [5 × 3 = 15]
Q11.3
Read the passage and pick out one noun of each type (Common, Proper, Collective, Abstract, Material):
The class visited the Red Fort in Delhi. A group of tourists admired the beauty of the marble walls.
The class visited the Red Fort in Delhi. A group of tourists admired the beauty of the marble walls.
Q12.3
Correct the errors related to nouns and rewrite:
(a) The childs were playing with the sheeps in the field.
(b) I need some informations about the train timings.
(c) The team of player celebrated their victory.
(a) The childs were playing with the sheeps in the field.
(b) I need some informations about the train timings.
(c) The team of player celebrated their victory.
Q13.3
Use each of the following nouns in sentences of your own, and state the type of noun:
(a) courage (b) Gujarat (c) flock
(a) courage (b) Gujarat (c) flock
Q14.3
Explain with examples:
(a) How can the same word be a common noun in one sentence and a proper noun in another? Give an example.
(b) Why is ‘water’ called a material noun? Give a sentence to support your answer.
(a) How can the same word be a common noun in one sentence and a proper noun in another? Give an example.
(b) Why is ‘water’ called a material noun? Give a sentence to support your answer.
Q15.3
Fill in each blank with the possessive form of the noun in brackets:
(a) The ___ tail was wagging happily. (dog)
(b) The ___ uniforms are blue and white. (children)
(c) ___ poetry is famous worldwide. (Kabir)
Also state the rule for forming each possessive.
(a) The ___ tail was wagging happily. (dog)
(b) The ___ uniforms are blue and white. (children)
(c) ___ poetry is famous worldwide. (Kabir)
Also state the rule for forming each possessive.
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Answer Key & Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
(b) Everest — It is the specific name of a mountain; proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.
Q2. [1 Mark]
(b) uncountable — ‘Furniture’ cannot be counted directly (we say ‘pieces of furniture’, not ‘furnitures’).
Q3. [1 Mark]
empress
Q4. [1 Mark]
(b) cotton — It names a raw material/substance from which things (cloth, thread) are made.
Q5. [1 Mark]
deer — The plural of ‘deer’ is the same as the singular (irregular plural).
Q6. [2 Marks]
crowd — Collective; Wankhede Stadium — Proper; joy — Abstract; India — Proper; trophy — Common. [1 mark for identification, 1 mark for classification]
Q7. [2 Marks]
(a) just → justice (b) wise → wisdom (c) poor → poverty (d) obey → obedience [½ mark each]
Q8. [2 Marks]
(a) A swarm of bees (b) A bunch of grapes (c) The board of directors (d) A pack of wolves [½ mark each]
Q9. [2 Marks]
(a) mice (b) analyses (c) mothers-in-law (d) cacti / cactuses [½ mark each]
Q10. [2 Marks]
(a) landlord → landlady; widower → widow [1 mark]
(b) grandfather → grandmother; prince → princess [1 mark]
(b) grandfather → grandmother; prince → princess [1 mark]
Q11. [3 Marks]
Common: class / tourists / walls; Proper: Red Fort / Delhi; Collective: group; Abstract: beauty; Material: marble. [½ + ½ + ½ + ½ + 1 for any 5 correct identifications = 3 marks total]
Q12. [3 Marks]
(a) The children were playing with the sheep in the field. (childs → children; sheeps → sheep) [1 mark]
(b) I need some information about the train timings. (‘information’ is uncountable; no plural form) [1 mark]
(c) The team of players celebrated their victory. (player → players; collective noun ‘team’ needs plural members) [1 mark]
(b) I need some information about the train timings. (‘information’ is uncountable; no plural form) [1 mark]
(c) The team of players celebrated their victory. (player → players; collective noun ‘team’ needs plural members) [1 mark]
Q13. [3 Marks]
(a) courage (Abstract noun): The firefighter showed great courage during the rescue. [1 mark]
(b) Gujarat (Proper noun): Gujarat is famous for its colourful festivals. [1 mark]
(c) flock (Collective noun): A flock of birds flew over the lake. [1 mark]
(Accept any correct sentences with proper identification.)
(b) Gujarat (Proper noun): Gujarat is famous for its colourful festivals. [1 mark]
(c) flock (Collective noun): A flock of birds flew over the lake. [1 mark]
(Accept any correct sentences with proper identification.)
Q14. [3 Marks]
(a) Example: ‘earth’ (common) — The earth in the pot was dry. vs ‘Earth’ (proper) — The Earth revolves around the Sun. When referring to the planet specifically, it becomes a proper noun. [2 marks]
(b) Water is a material noun because it names a substance found in nature that is used to make or do things. E.g., Water is essential for all living beings. [1 mark]
(b) Water is a material noun because it names a substance found in nature that is used to make or do things. E.g., Water is essential for all living beings. [1 mark]
Q15. [3 Marks]
(a) The dog’s tail — Rule: Add apostrophe + s (’s) to singular nouns. [1 mark]
(b) The children’s uniforms — Rule: For irregular plurals not ending in ‘s’, add ’s. [1 mark]
(c) Kabir’s poetry — Rule: Add ’s to proper nouns (names). [1 mark]
(b) The children’s uniforms — Rule: For irregular plurals not ending in ‘s’, add ’s. [1 mark]
(c) Kabir’s poetry — Rule: Add ’s to proper nouns (names). [1 mark]