Question 1
The sceneries of Kashmir (a) / are breathtakingly beautiful (b) / and attract many tourists every year. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Scenery’ is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. Replace ‘sceneries’ with ‘scenery’. Consequently, the verb ‘are’ in part (b) must also change to ‘is’.
Question 2
The company has ordered (a) / a few new equipments (b) / for the manufacturing plant. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Equipment’ is an uncountable noun and cannot be pluralized as ‘equipments’. Replace ‘a few new equipments’ with ‘some new equipment’ or ‘a few pieces of equipment’.
Question 3
He carried all his luggages (a) / himself without expecting (b) / any help from the coolie. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Luggage’ is an uncountable noun. Adding ‘-es’ to make it ‘luggages’ is grammatically incorrect. Change it to ‘luggage’.
Question 4
One of my friend (a) / is a brilliant officer (b) / in the Indian Armed Forces. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: The structural phrase ‘One of’ must always be followed by a plural noun. Change ‘friend’ to ‘friends’.
Question 5
The manager was pleased (a) / to find many positive evidences (b) / supporting the case. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Evidence’ is an uncountable noun and does not take a plural form. Replace ‘many positive evidences’ with ‘much positive evidence’ or ‘pieces of evidence’.
Question 6
The student went to the market (a) / to buy some new (b) / stationeries for the project. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Stationery’ (writing materials) is an uncountable collective noun. The plural form ‘stationeries’ does not exist. Use ‘stationery’ instead.
Question 7
The new furnitures in the drawing room (a) / give it a highly sophisticated (b) / and premium appearance. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Furniture’ is an uncountable noun. It never takes a plural ‘-s’. Replace ‘furnitures’ with ‘furniture’ and update the verb to ‘gives’.
Question 8
The police is investigating the matter (a) / with great diligence to find (b) / the missing artifacts. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Police’ is a collective noun that is always treated as plural in structure. Therefore, it takes a plural verb. Replace ‘is’ with ‘are’.
Question 9
Two millions people (a) / attended the grand rally (b) / in the capital city yesterday. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: When definite numerals (like two, three, four) precede nouns denoting number (million, hundred, dozen, thousand), these nouns stay singular. Change ‘Two millions people’ to ‘Two million people’.
Question 10
The cattles were grazing (a) / peacefully in the meadow (b) / near the farm house. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: ‘Cattle’ is a plural noun by itself and does not require an ‘s’ at the end. Replace ‘cattles’ with ‘cattle’.
Question 11
The gentry of the town (a) / was invited to attend (b) / the cultural event hosted by the mayor. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: Certain collective nouns like ‘gentry’, ‘poultry’, ‘clergy’, and ‘peasantry’ are singular in form but plural in meaning. They require a plural verb. Replace ‘was’ with ‘were’.
Question 12
He wants me (a) / to bring two breads (b) / for the breakfast table. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Bread’ is an uncountable material noun. You cannot say ‘two breads’. Instead, use ‘two loaves of bread’ or ‘two slices of bread’.
Question 13
She reads the newspaper (a) / daily to keep her mind updated (b) / with the latest informations. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Information’ is an uncountable noun and cannot be made plural as ‘informations’. Change it to ‘information’.
Question 14
The structural designer (a) / took great pains (b) / to check the soundness of the building. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (d) No error
Explanation: The idiomatic phrase ‘take pains’ (meaning to make a lot of effort) correctly uses the plural form ‘pains’. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 15
Mathematics are (a) / considered a highly challenging (b) / subject by many students. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: Subjects ending in ‘-ics’ like Mathematics, Physics, and Politics are singular in form and meaning, requiring a singular verb. Change ‘are’ to ‘is’.
Question 16
I visited the local clinic (a) / and bought two pairs of (b) / expensive spectacles. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (d) No error
Explanation: Nouns like ‘spectacles’, ‘trousers’, and ‘scissors’ are inherently plural. Counting them using ‘pairs of’ is grammatically accurate.
Question 17
The beautiful fishes in (a) / the large aquarium (b) / attracted the children’s attention. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: The plural form of ‘fish’ remains ‘fish’ when referring to a group of the same species. ‘Fishes’ is only used when discussing different species of fish. Contextually, ‘fish’ is preferred here.
Question 18
We padded the seat of the chair (a) / with soft camel hairs (b) / to make it comfortable to sit on. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: When considered collectively, ‘hair’ is an uncountable noun and stays singular. Replace ‘hairs’ with ‘hair’.
Question 19
In the case of certain animals, (a) / the total number of offsprings (b) / varies between two to five. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: Nouns like ‘offspring’, ‘deer’, and ‘sheep’ share the exact same singular and plural forms. Pluralizing it as ‘offsprings’ is incorrect. Use ‘offspring’ instead.
Question 20
The blind’s life is (a) / full of struggles (b) / but they learn to overcome them. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: We do not use an apostrophe ‘s’ with adjectives acting as collective plural nouns (like ‘the blind’, ‘the poor’). Instead, write: ‘The life of the blind is…’.
Question 21
He was a doors-to-doors salesman (a) / before he became (b) / a highly successful corporate leader. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: When two identical nouns are joined by a preposition, both nouns must remain singular. Change ‘doors-to-doors’ to ‘door-to-door’.
Question 22
I have read (a) / several works of art (b) / written by Rabindranath Tagore. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (d) No error
Explanation: While ‘work’ as structural labor is uncountable, ‘works’ when referring to literary, musical, or artistic creations is a valid plural countable noun. The sentence is fully correct.
Question 23
The boxes were heavy, (a) / so carrying two of them (b) / was too much weighted to handle. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: The construction ‘too much’ requires a noun right after it. ‘Weighted’ is an adjective form; replace it with the noun form ‘weight’.
Question 24
The indices of the book (a) / were prepared thoroughly (b) / by the senior editor. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: The noun ‘index’ has two plurals: ‘indexes’ (alphabetical lists in books) and ‘indices’ (mathematical symbols). For a book context, replace ‘indices’ with ‘indexes’.
Question 25
The commander-in-chiefs (a) / held a strategic meeting (b) / to discuss national security. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: To pluralize a hyphenated compound noun, add the plural marker ‘-s’ to the principal root word. Change ‘commander-in-chiefs’ to ‘commanders-in-chief’.
Question 26
This structural machine (a) / is far more efficient (b) / than any other equipments in the workshop. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: Repeating an essential core rule: ‘equipment’ is an uncountable noun. Change ‘equipments’ to ‘equipment’.
Question 27
These kind of trousers (a) / are rather premium (b) / and expensive to buy. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: The plural demonstrative adjective ‘These’ requires a matching plural noun. Change ‘kind’ to ‘kinds’.
Question 28
Patient after patient (a) / were checked by the medical officer (b) / during the camp. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: A ‘Noun + Preposition + Noun’ structure stays singular and acts as a singular subject, requiring a singular verb. Change ‘were’ to ‘was’.
Question 29
This view has been taken (a) / by one of the ablest person (b) / who has written on this subject. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: The noun following the phrase ‘one of the’ must always be plural. Change ‘person’ to ‘persons’.
Question 30
The five-members committee (a) / has submitted its detailed (b) / report to the council. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: In a hyphenated compound noun phrase acting as a single modifier (adjective) before a noun, the modifying noun cannot be plural. Change ‘five-members’ to ‘five-member’.
Question 31
I read to my (a) / heart’s contents (b) / during the long summer vacation. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: The correct idiomatic phrase is ‘read to one’s heart’s content’ (singular). Change ‘contents’ to ‘content’.
Question 32
The number of containment zones (a) / have increased significantly (b) / across the state capital. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: Phrases starting with ‘The number of’ take a plural noun but require a singular verb. Change ‘have’ to ‘has’.
Question 33
All my fishing paraphernalia (a) / is inside the car trunk (b) / parked out in the driveway. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (d) No error
Explanation: ‘Paraphernalia’ functions as an uncountable collection noun and correctly takes the singular verb ‘is’. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 34
The table’s leg (a) / was broken before (b) / we moved it inside the room. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: We do not use an apostrophe ‘s’ to show possession for non-living objects. Use a prepositional phrase instead: ‘The leg of the table’.
Question 35
There are several deer (a) / roaming freely around (b) / the reserve forest area. (c) / No error (d)
Correct Answer: (d) No error
Explanation: The plural form of ‘deer’ is exactly the same as its singular form (‘deer’). Using it alongside the plural quantifier ‘several’ is perfectly correct.
Question 36
Identify the noun type for the word highlighted: “Truth always triumphs.”
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Truth’ refers to an intangible concept, quality, or state, making it an Abstract Noun.
Question 37
Which of the following options represents a valid Proper Noun?
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Himalayas’ is the specific, capitalized name of a unique mountain range, making it a Proper Noun.
Question 38
The word team in “The team won the match” is a:
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Team’ represents a collection of individuals working together as a single unit, which is a Collective Noun.
Question 39
Identify the noun type for the word highlighted: “Iron is used to make tools.”
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Iron’ refers to a raw substance or matter used to manufacture other items, defining it as a Material Noun.
Question 40
Which of the following choices is an Abstract Noun?
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Honesty’ is a moral quality that cannot be touched or seen physically, classifying it as an Abstract Noun.
Question 41
In “The crowd cheered loudly”, the word crowd is a:
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Crowd’ describes a large collection of people gathered together, making it a Collective Noun.
Question 42
The word jury in “The jury was unanimous in its verdict” functions as a:
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Jury’ refers to a unified group of judges or individuals appointed to give a verdict, classifying it as a Collective Noun.
Question 43
Identify the noun type for the word highlighted: “We should respect childhood.”
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Childhood’ names a specific stage or condition of life, classifying it as an Abstract Noun.
Question 44
The word bravery falls under which specific noun category?
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Bravery’ signifies an internal state, quality, or virtue, making it an Abstract Noun.
Question 45
Identify the noun type for the word highlighted: “A fleet of ships arrived at the port.”
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Fleet’ is the specific collective name used to describe a group of ships, which makes it a Collective Noun.
Question 46
Identify the noun type for the word highlighted: “Milk is excellent for health.”
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Milk’ is a liquid substance consumed as food, making it a Material Noun.
Question 47
Choose the option that represents an Abstract Noun from the selection below:
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Happiness’ denotes an emotional state of being, classifying it perfectly as an Abstract Noun.
Question 48
The noun class in “The class is maintaining complete silence” is a:
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Class’ represents a body or collection of students gathered together, defining it as a Collective Noun.
Question 49
In the phrase “A bundle of sticks”, the word bundle is a:
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: ‘Bundle’ acts as the collective grouping word for items tied together (like sticks), making it a Collective Noun.
Question 50
Identify the noun type for the word highlighted: “Patience is a rare virtue.”
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: ‘Patience’ is a mental quality or trait that exists conceptually rather than physically, making it an Abstract Noun.