NOUN EXERCISE 3 – 50 MCQs

Q.1
Correct option: D
Explanation: The correct sentence shows joint possession, where both the brother and sister share one study room. “Brother and sister’s” indicates that the room belongs to both of them, and “is combined” agrees with the singular noun “room.”

Q.2
Correct option: A
Explanation: Hyphenated compound adjectives like “two-hundred-page” are always singular, even when describing a plural noun. “Diary” is singular, so the adjective must also be in its singular form.

Q.3
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “page by page” is an idiomatic expression meaning one page at a time. Both words in the phrase are singular to emphasize the sequential nature of the action.

Q.4
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Half a dozen” is a fixed phrase meaning six, and “boys” must be plural to match the quantity. The correct form is “half a dozen boys,” as “dozen” does not take a plural form here.

Q.5
Correct option: A
Explanation: In compound adjectives like “five-dollar-a-pound,” all parts remain singular. The phrase describes the price per unit, so “dollar” and “pound” are not pluralized.

Q.6
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Criteria” is the plural form of “criterion,” so it requires a plural verb (“are”). The sentence correctly states that the criteria are clearly stated.

Q.7
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Amount” is used with uncountable nouns like “money,” and “an immense amount” is the correct quantifier. “Number” would be incorrect here as it is used for countable items.

Q.8
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Mischief” is an uncountable noun, so “much” is the correct quantifier. The plural “mischiefs” is rarely used; “much mischief” is the appropriate phrase.

Q.9
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Equipment” is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. “Some new equipment” is the correct usage, as “equipments” is grammatically incorrect.

Q.10
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Alms” is a plural noun, so it requires a plural verb (“were”). The sentence correctly states that alms were given to the beggars.

Q.11
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Weighs” agrees with the singular subject “child,” and “stone” as a unit of measurement remains singular in plural contexts (e.g., “two stones”).

Q.12
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Fish” is the correct plural form when referring to multiple fish of the same species. “Water” is uncountable and does not require an article.

Q.13
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Little” emphasizes the scarcity of uncountable nouns like “food.” “A little” would imply some food exists, but the context suggests almost none, making “little” correct.

Q.14
Correct option: A
Explanation: “A few” is used with countable nouns like “minutes” to indicate a small number. “Few” without the article would imply negativity (e.g., “few minutes” suggests not enough).

Q.15
Correct option: B
Explanation: “A little” is used with uncountable nouns like “time” to indicate a small but sufficient quantity. “Little” would imply not enough time, which contradicts the need expressed.

Q.16
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Little traffic” emphasizes the near absence of traffic, explaining the early arrival. “A little traffic” would imply some traffic, which doesn’t align with the context.

Q.17
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Few buses” highlights the scarcity of buses after 9 o’clock. “A few” would suggest some buses exist, which contradicts the statement about poor service.

Q.18
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Some” is used in offers, and “a little” is the correct response for uncountable nouns like “soup.” “Any” is typically used in questions, not offers.

Q.19
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Million” remains singular in phrases like “$11.2 million,” and “damages” (plural) is the legal term for monetary compensation.

Q.20
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Means of income” treats “means” as singular here, referring to a method. The verb “has” agrees with the singular subject.

Q.21
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Athletics” is treated as a singular noun when referring to the field of activity. The verb “has” agrees with the singular subject.

Q.22
Correct option: A
Explanation: The possessive form “Commander-in-Chief’s” is correct, and “much” is used with uncountable nouns like “matter.”

Q.23
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Fifty minutes” is treated as a singular unit of time, so the verb “seems” agrees with it.

Q.24
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Poultry” is a collective noun treated as singular, so the verb “is” is correct. “Poultries” is not a valid word.

Q.25
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Goods” is a plural noun, so the verb “were” is correct. The other options misuse verb forms or omit necessary words.

Q.26
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Belongings” is always plural, so the verb “have” agrees with it. The singular “belonging” is incorrect in this context.

Q.27
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Wages” is a plural noun, so the verb “seem” must agree. The other options use incorrect verb forms or tenses.

Q.28
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Trousers” is plural, so “these” is correct. “Need cleaning” is the proper phrase, as “need to clean” is grammatically incorrect here.

Q.29
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Machinery” is uncountable, so “much” or “a lot of” is appropriate. “Many” is incorrect as it is used with countable nouns.

Q.30
Correct option: B
Explanation: “News” is uncountable, so “much” is correct. “Many” or “two news” are incorrect because “news” does not have a plural form.

Q.31
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Cattle” is a plural noun, so the verb “were” is correct. “Cattles” is not a valid word.

Q.32
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Space” is the correct uncountable noun for referring to available area. “Place” or “room” would be less precise in this context.

Q.33
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Amount” is used with uncountable nouns like “money,” and the verb “was” agrees with the singular subject “amount.”

Q.34
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Darts” is treated as a singular noun when referring to the game, so the verb “is” is correct.

Q.35
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Information” is uncountable, so “much” is correct. “Luggage” is also uncountable and does not take a plural form.

Q.36
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Media” can be singular or plural, but here it is treated as singular (“is”). “Peoples” is incorrect as “people” is already plural.

Q.37
Correct option: D
Explanation: The sentence shows joint ownership (“Mike and Amanda’s”), and “apartment” is singular, so “is” is correct.

Q.38
Correct option: A
Explanation: The sentence implies Annie and Mary share one mother, so “Annie and Mary’s mothers” is incorrect. The correct form is “Annie and Mary’s mother.”

Q.39
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Much” is used with uncountable nouns like “to do,” and “haven’t” agrees with the subject “I.”

Q.40
Correct option: A
Explanation: “Traffic” is uncountable, so “much” is correct. “Traffics” is not a valid word.

Q.41
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Training” and “equipment” are the correct uncountable nouns. “Equipments” is grammatically incorrect.

Q.42
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Kindness and affection” are the correct abstract nouns. The other options use incorrect forms or words.

Q.43
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Remained quiet” is the correct phrase, meaning silent. “Quite” is an adverb meaning “very,” which doesn’t fit here.

Q.44
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Crises” is the plural of “crisis,” and “many” is used with countable nouns. “Much” is incorrect here.

Q.45
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Homework” is uncountable, so no article is needed. “Home works” is grammatically incorrect.

Q.46
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Hair” is singular when referring to the entire head of hair, but “hairs” is used for individual strands.

Q.47
Correct option: B
Explanation: “Honesty” is the correct abstract noun, and “does not seem” agrees with the singular subject.

Q.48
Correct option: C
Explanation: “Summer vacation” is singular, and “applies” agrees with it. “Vacations” would imply multiple breaks, which is incorrect here.

Q.49
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Mathematics” is singular, so “too much” and “is” are correct. “Many” is used with countable nouns.

Q.50
Correct option: D
Explanation: “Scenery” is uncountable and singular, so “is” is correct. “Sceneries” is not a valid word.