Gap Filling of Nouns


 
 
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Gap Filling of Nouns

Noun : A noun is the name of anything. It may be the name of a person, place or thing. e.g. - Ram, Jaipur, Sheep, Bag, etc.

A) Use of Possessive nouns : The possessive form is used with nouns referring to people, groups of people, countries, and animals. It shows a relationship of belonging between one thing and another. To form the possessive, add apostrophe + s to the noun

  • Roma lost her _________ bone.   Answer : Roma lost her dog's bone.  
  • ________  ball fell into the pond.  Answer : Sita's ball fell into the pond
  • B) Use of Collective Noun :  A collective noun is used to refer to an entire group of persons, animals or things. Examples : Herd : A group of herbivore animals , Pack : A group of animals such as wolves or dogs , Flock : A group of birds ,  Swarm :  A group of insects

  • We waited anxiously for the _________ to come to a verdict. Answer : We waited anxiously for the jury to come to a verdict.
  • This year’s basketball _________ includes three players . Answer : This year’s basketball team includes three players
  • C ) Use of Abstract Noun : Love, fear, anger, joy, excitement, and other emotions are abstract nouns. 

  • The ____________ of children should be our number one priority.   Answer : The education of children should be our number one priority.
  • Childhood __________ are sources of great joy.   Answer : Childhood memories are sources of great joy.
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Choose the best words from the options given to complete the following sentences .

    Even though we are living in the 21st century, there are many people who still don’t have any _________ . These people have no proper jobs and, as a result, find it difficult to maintain their ____________ .

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Choose the best words from the options given to complete the following sentences .

    It was a rainy day. ____________ was busy on the road . A speeding  bus hit a car badly in the market. Five ___________ were badly injured while one __________ died on the spot. The injured persons were taken to the nearest __________ .

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Choose the best words from the options given to complete the following sentences .

    Shoes are cleaned of dust with a brush. A ___________ of polish is coated over the __________ . One should wait a little till the __________ soaks the ___________ . Then shoes are brushed to shine .

    Right Option : B
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