Common Noun Exercise

A Common Noun Exercise is designed to help you practice identifying and using common nouns correctly in sentences. Common nouns are general terms that refer to people’s places things or ideas, such as dog city book and teacher. Unlike proper nouns, which name specific individuals or places like “John” or “New York,” common nouns are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence. By working through these exercises, you will learn how to spot common nouns in different contexts and use them effectively to improve your writing and speaking skills. This exercise will also help you understand the importance of common nouns in everyday communication.

Common Noun Exercise 1: Identify the Common Nouns

Read each sentence and underline the common nouns.

1. The teacher gave the students an assignment.
2. My friend loves playing football after school.
3. She put the books on the table.
4. The dog chased the cat around the garden.
5. We went to the beach for a holiday.
6. The teacher praised the children for their hard work.
7. There were many birds in the sky.
8. The car broke down on the road.
9. I visited the library to borrow a book.
10. The students wrote notes in their notebooks.
11. The park is very crowded today.
12. He plays cricket with his friends every weekend.
13. The family had a picnic at the park.
14. We went to the mall to buy clothes.
15. The cat sat on the mat near the door.
16. The bus arrived late at the station.
17. The doctor checked the patient’s health.
18. The children are playing in the yard.
19. The teacher gave us a fun project.
20. The shop sells a variety of fruits.
21. The bakery sells delicious cakes.
22. She is a wonderful cook.
23. The dog loves to chase after the ball.
24. They were playing a game in the living room.
25. The children are reading books in the classroom.
26. The hospital was very busy yesterday.
27. The man fixed the car in the garage.
28. The students are sitting at their desks.
29. The sun was shining brightly in the sky.
30. The airplane flew high above the clouds.

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Answer :

1. teacher, students, assignment
2. friend, football, school
3. books, table
4. dog, cat, garden
5. beach, holiday
6. teacher, children, work
7. birds, sky
8. car, road
9. library, book
10. students, notebooks
11. park, today
12. cricket, friends, weekend
13. family, picnic, park
14. mall, clothes
15. cat, mat, door
16. bus, station
17. doctor, patient, health
18. children, yard
19. teacher, project
20. shop, fruits
21. bakery, cakes
22. cook
23. dog, ball
24. game, living room
25. children, books, classroom
26. hospital, yesterday
27. man, car, garage
28. students, desks
29. sun, sky
30. airplane, clouds

Common Noun Exercise 2: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

Choose the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is a common noun?
   a) John
   b) Teacher
   c) Delhi
   d) Nike
2. Which of these is a common noun?
   a) Laptop
   b) Microsoft
   c) Google
   d) Apple
3. Which one is a common noun?
   a) Tiger
   b) Zookeeper
   c) India
   d) Amazon
4. What is a common noun?
   a) Car
   b) Toyota
   c) Honda
   d) Tesla
5. What is a common noun?
   a) Nurse
   b) Dr. Smith
   c) Queen Elizabeth
   d) Taj Mahal
6. Which of these is a common noun?
   a) Mountain
   b) Everest
   c) Ganga
   d) Mount Fuji
7. Choose the common noun.
   a) Monkey
   b) Zoo
   c) Lion
   d) Elephant
8. Which one is a common noun?
   a) School
   b) Mr. Sharma
   c) New York
   d) Christmas
9. Which of these is a common noun?
   a) Flower
   b) Rose
   c) Sunflower
   d) Daisy
10. What is the common noun?
    a) Book
    b) Harry Potter
    c) Encyclopedia
    d) Library
11. Which one is a common noun?
    a) Bus
    b) Mercedes
    c) Honda Civic
    d) Ford Mustang
12. Which of these is a common noun?
    a) Teacher
    b) Mr. Thomas
    c) Paris
    d) Sunday
13. Which one is a common noun?
    a) Tree
    b) Oak
    c) Maple
    d) Pine
14. Which one is a common noun?
    a) Watermelon
    b) Fruit
    c) Mango
    d) Banana
15. What is a common noun?
    a) Mountain
    b) Alps
    c) Snow
    d) Ice
16. Which of these is a common noun?
    a) Food
    b) Pizza
    c) Burger
    d) Sandwich
17. Which one is a common noun?
    a) Family
    b) Father
    c) Mother
    d) Brother
18. Which one is a common noun?
    a) Child
    b) Shubham
    c) Teacher
    d) Book
19. Which of these is a common noun?
    a) House
    b) Mansion
    c) Villa
    d) Cottage
20. Choose the common noun.
    a) Mountain
    b) Everest
    c) Snow
    d) Ice

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Answer :

1. b) Teacher
2. a) Laptop
3. b) Zookeeper
4. a) Car
5. a) Nurse
6. a) Mountain
7. b) Zoo
8. a) School
9. a) Flower
10. a) Book
11. a) Bus
12. a) Teacher
13. a) Tree
14. b) Fruit
15. a) Mountain
16. a) Food
17. a) Family
18. a) Child
19. a) House
20. a) Mountain

Common Noun Exercise 3: Write Sentences Using Common Nouns

Instructions: Write sentences using the common noun provided in each question.

1. Dog
2. School
3. Park
4. Teacher
5. Car
6. City
7. Friend
8. Book
9. Family
10. House
11. Table
12. Garden
13. Classroom
14. Store
15. Hospital
16. Market
17. Game
18. Shop
19. Street
20. Zoo
21. Restaurant
22. Airport
23. Tree
24. Bus
25. Movie
26. Child
27. Window
28. Beach
29. Library
30. Computer

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Answer :

1. The dog is playing in the yard.
2. I go to school every day.
3. We had a picnic in the park.
4. The teacher is explaining the lesson.
5. My car is parked outside the house.
6. The city is very crowded during rush hour.
7. My friend helped me with my homework.
8. I borrowed a book from the library.
9. The family went on vacation last summer.
10. Our house has a beautiful garden.
11. The table was set for dinner.
12. She loves planting flowers in the garden.
13. The classroom was quiet after the bell rang.
14. I bought groceries from the store.
15. The hospital is located near the park.
16. The market sells fresh fruits and vegetables.
17. We played a game of football after school.
18. The shop is closed on Sundays.
19. The street was busy with cars.
20. We saw lions and tigers at the zoo.
21. The restaurant served delicious pasta.
22. We arrived at the airport on time.
23. The tree in our yard is very old.
24. The bus stopped at the station.
25. I watched a great movie last night.
26. The child was playing with his toys.
27. The window was open, letting in fresh air.
28. We spent the whole day at the beach.
29. I borrowed a book from the library.
30. I use my computer to do my schoolwork.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ on Common Nouns

1. What is a common noun?
   A common noun is a general word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include dog, city, book, and teacher. These nouns are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
2. How is a common noun different from a proper noun?
   A common noun refers to general items, places, or people, while a proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing. For example, city is a common noun, but New York is a proper noun.
3. Can common nouns be plural?
   Yes, common nouns can be made plural by adding an s or es at the end of the word. For example, dog becomes dog and city becomes city.
4. Are common nouns always written in lowercase?
   Common nouns are generally written in lowercase, unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence or are part of a title. For example, the dog is playing, but dog is capitalized if it’s the first word in a sentence.
5. Can a common noun refer to abstract ideas?
   Yes, common nouns can refer to abstract ideas or concepts such as love, happiness, or freedom. These are still considered common nouns because they are not specific.
6. Are there any examples of common nouns in a sentence?
   Sure! Here’s an example:
   “The teacher gave the students a book to read in the library.”
7. Do all common nouns need to be used with articles a, an, and the?
   No, not all common nouns need articles. For instance, we say dogs are friendly (no article), but we say the dog is friendly (with the article).
8. Is a common noun always a single word?
   Not necessarily. A common noun can be a single word (like book) or a compound noun (like ice cream or swimming pool).
9. Can a common noun be both singular and plural?
   Yes, common nouns can be both singular and plural depending on the context. For example, cat (singular) and cats (plural) are both common nouns.
10. Can common nouns refer to non-living things?
    Yes, common nouns can refer to non-living things, such as tables, cars, or computers.