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  • Question 1
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    Which of these is an abstract noun?
    Solution
    An abstract noun is a noun that cannot be seen or touched (it can only be experienced). It is an idea, quality or state.
    Option A is correct because 'adulthood' is an abstract noun: it refers to a stage in life, a state of being completely developed.
    Option B is incorrect because 'barracuda' is a concrete noun, it is the name of a fish and can be perceived through all the senses (sight, taste, smell, etc.).
    Option C is incorrect because 'drove' is a verb in the past tense.
    Option D is incorrect because 'eye' is a concrete noun, it is a vital organ of a living being.
  • Question 2
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    Fill in the blank with a suitable abstract noun:
    He made the wrong choice due to his lack of (wise)                .
    Solution
    An abstract noun is a noun that cannot be seen or touched. It is an idea, quality or state.
    'Wisdom' is an abstract noun form of the verb 'wise'; it refers to a quality, the capability of using knowledge and experience to make decisions. Hence option C is correct.
    Option A is incorrect because 'wise' is a verb.
    Option B is incorrect because 'being wise' is a verb phrase, where 'being' is an auxiliary (helping) verb and 'wise' is the main verb.
    Option D is incorrect because it makes no sense. Also, 'having' and 'wise' are both verbs.
  • Question 3
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    Identify the feminine form of the noun: 
    Sparrow [Advanced]
    Solution
    Options A and B are incorrect as there is no word such as she-sparrow or sparrowline in the English language. 
    Option D is incorrect as sparrow is the masculine noun form and not feminine. 
    Correct answer is option C. The feminine form of sparrow is hen-sparrow.
  • Question 4
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    Identify the feminine form of the noun: bachelor [Advanced]
    Solution
    A bachelor is a man who is not and has never been married.
    Option A: The feminine form of the noun 'bachelor' is 'bachelorette'. Hence option A is correct.
    Options B, C and D: The terms 'bachelorra', 'bacheloress' and 'she-bachelor' do not exist in the English dictionary.
    Hence these options are incorrect.
  • Question 5
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    Identify the feminine form of the following noun:
    drake [Advanced]
    Solution
    Options A and D are incorrect as there is no word such as drakess or drakenne in the English language.
    Option B is incorrect as she-drake is not the correct usage. The feminine form of drake is duck; Hence, the correct answer is option C. 
  • Question 6
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    Identify the feminine form of the noun: elephant [Advanced]
    Solution
    The correct answer is option B. The masculine form of the noun "elephant" is bull-elephant. Thus, the feminine noun would be "cow-elephant" (cow is the feminine for of bull). Options A, C and D are incorrect as she-elephant, lady-elephant and hen-elephant are do not exist in the English language. 
  • Question 7
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    Pick out the abstract noun from the given sentence:
    The bitterness in the lemon curd is due to the lemon rind.
    Solution
    An abstract noun is a noun that cannot be seen or touched. It is an idea, quality or state.
    Option A: From the options, 'bitterness' refers to a quality (formed by the adjective-bitter), hence it's an abstract noun and option A is correct.
    Option B: 'Lemon curd' is a dessert spread used as a filling in tarts and pies. It is a concrete, compound noun and isn't abstract. Hence option B is incorrect.
    Option C: 'Rind' is a noun. It refers to the peel of the lemon. It isn't a state or a condition. It's a concrete noun, hence option C is incorrect.
    Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in A.
  • Question 8
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    Identify the feminine form of the word: 
    Wolf
    Solution
    Options A and C are incorrect as there is no word such as wolfs or wolfine in the English language.  
    Option D is incorrect as the word- hen-wolf is an incorrect form. 
    The correct feminine form of wolf is she-wolf. Hence, the correct answer is option B.
  • Question 9
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    Choose the correct abstract noun form of the underlined adjective.
    The demon laughed out aloud. His _________ rang throughout the forest.
    Solution
    Option A is incorrect as the word laughing is the present tense form of the verb laugh. It is not a noun.
    The abstract noun form of the verb "laugh: is laughter. Hence, the correct answer is option B.
    Option C is incorrect as there is no word such as laughery. 
    Option D is incorrect as option B is the correct answer.
  • Question 10
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    Identify the feminine noun(s) from the words given below:
    actress, spinster, duke, host, master, bee, goose [Advanced]
    Solution
    The correct answer is option B. The words: actress, spinster, bee, and goose are feminine words. Their respective masculine forms are:
    actress: actor
    spinster: bachelor 
    bee: drone
    goose: gander
    The word - duke, is a masculine noun (feminine : duchess). The words - host and master are  common nouns and refer to both masculine and feminine genders. 
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