Exercise: Common Nouns

Exercise 1: Identify the Common Nouns

In these sentences, underline the common nouns.

1. The girl loves to play with her dog in the park.
2. I enjoy reading books and listening to music.
3. The teacher is writing on the board.
4. Tom received a letter from the university.
5. They are planning to visit the museum during their vacation.

Answers

1. The girl loves to play with her dog in the park.
2. I enjoy reading books and listening to music.
3. The teacher is writing on the board.
4. Tom received a letter from the university.
5. They are planning to visit the museum during their vacation.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Common Nouns

Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with a suitable common noun.

1. The ________ is flying in the sky.
2. I use my ________ to take notes in class.
3. Mom is cooking a delicious ________ for dinner.
4. We will go to the ________ to see the latest movie.
5. The ________ barks loudly every morning.

Answers

1. The bird is flying in the sky.
2. I use my pen to take notes in class.
3. Mom is cooking a delicious meal for dinner.
4. We will go to the theater to see the latest movie.
5. The dog barks loudly every morning.

Exercise 3: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Choose the correct common noun in the following sentences. (HINT: A common noun is not specific)

1. The (boy/man) is playing football with his friends in the park.
2. A (stationary/stationery) shop in our neighborhood sells good quality art materials.
3. The (chef/cooker) is preparing a delicious meal for the guests.
4. She reads her favorite (books/novels) at the library every weekend.
5. The (phone/cellphone) was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.

Answers

1. The boy is playing football with his friends in the park.
2. A stationery shop in our neighborhood sells good quality art materials.
3. The chef is preparing a delicious meal for the guests.
4. She reads her favorite books at the library every weekend.
5. The phone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.

Exercise 4: Write a Short Paragraph Using At Least Five Common Nouns

Now it's time for you to create your own sentences. Write a short paragraph using at least five different common nouns.

Suggested Answer

Students in my school love to play basketball in the field during their break time. There is a big tree beside the field that provides shade to the resting players.

Conclusion

Well done! By completing these exercises, you have practiced identifying and using common nouns in sentences. Keep practicing to strengthen your understanding of common nouns!