Level A
1. Which word is a noun in this sentence?
These stairs are dangerous so be careful!
A) stairs
B) dangerous
C) careful
2. Which word is a noun in this sentence?
Let's find a boat to take us because it'll be quicker.
A) find
B) boat
C) quicker
3. Which word is a noun in this question?
Can you lend me some money so that I can fly there?
A) lend
B) money
C) fly
4. Which noun in this sentence is plural?
There were so many people that I couldn't see the parade at all.
A) people
B) many
C) parade
5. Which noun in this sentence is plural?
The deer in the park have been moved to give them more space.
A) park
B) space
C) deer
6. How many nouns are there in this sentence?
The blossom on the trees was really beautiful this Spring.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
7. How many nouns are there in this sentence?
The two sisters set off on a shopping spree to buy their outfits for their cousin's wedding.
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
8. How many nouns are there in this sentence?
What is the difference between a horse and a donkey?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
9. Which word is the noun that goes in the gap in this sentence?
We need to think about the best ........ to get there.
A) route
B) fast
C) quickly
10. Which word is the noun that goes in the gap in this question?
Will you cook something for ...... tomorrow?
A) tasty
B) lunch
C) cheap
Level B
1. Which word is a noun in this sentence:
The old bridge is being replaced.
A) bridge
B) replaced
C) old
2. Which word is a noun in this sentence?
Exercise is becoming much more popular these days.
A) becoming
B) Exercise
C) Popular
3. Which word is a noun in this sentence?
Most cities are overcrowded nowadays.
A) overcrowded
B) most
C) cities
4. 'Sheep' always means only one animal.
A) True
B) False
5. 'Mice' has no singular.
A) True
B) False
6. How many plural nouns are there in this sentence?
There are 2 new TV series starting this evening so I think I'm going to put my feet up.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
7. How many plural nouns are there in this sentence?
Look at those deer on the hillside!
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
8. Is 'walk' a noun in this sentence?
It's a long walk to the station.
A) Yes
B) No
9. Is 'run' a noun in this sentence?
Would you like to come on a fun run on Sunday?
A) Yes
B) No
10. Is 'produce' a noun in this squestion?
How many cars does the company produce in a day?
A) Yes
B) No
Level C
1. Which word is a noun in this sentence:
In spite of the beautiful weather, I really don't want to go out.
A) beautiful
B) weather
C) want
2. Which word is a noun in this sentence:
That advertisement really tempted me to buy.
A) buy
B) tempted
C) advertisement
3. Which word is a noun in this sentence?
Where is the highest mountain?
A) mountain
B) highest
C) in
4. Which word is a noun in this sentence?
You really need a creative imagination to succeed here.
A) creative
B) imagination
C) really
5. Which word is a noun in this sentence?
The main advantage of being able to drive is that you can travel when you want.
A) advantage
B) main
C) travel
6. Which noun in this sentence is plural?
A lioness will protect all her offspring to the death.
A) death
B) lioness
C) offspring
7. Which noun in this sentence is plural?
How many different species of insect can you name?
A) species
B) insect
8. What kind of word is 'increase' in this sentence?
The best way to increase sales might be to lower prices.
A) noun
B) verb
9. What is 'hand' in this question?
Would you hand me that jug, please?
A) noun
B) verb
10. What kind of word is 'replies' in this sentence?
I haven't had any replies to the invitation yet.
A) noun
B) verb
Answers
Level A
1. Which word is a noun in this sentence? These stairs are dangerous so be careful!
The correct answer is: A. 'Stairs' is the noun in this sentence - it is the subject word.
2. Which word is a noun in this sentence? Let's find a boat to take us because it'll be quicker.
The correct answer is: B. 'Boat' is the noun in this sentence - it is the object word.
3. Which word is a noun in this question? Can you lend me some money so that I can fly there?
The correct answer is: B. 'Money' is the noun in this sentence - it is the object of the verb 'lend'.
4. Which noun in this sentence is plural? There were so many people that I couldn't see the parade at all.
The correct answer is: A. 'People' is a plural noun because it refers to more than one person.
5. Which noun in this sentence is plural? The deer in the park have been moved to give them more space.
The correct answer is: C. 'Deer' is plural in this sentence because the verb is plural (have).
6. How many nouns are there in this sentence? The blossom on the trees was really beautiful this Spring.
The correct answer is: B. There are three nouns - 'blossom', 'trees', 'Spring'.
7. How many nouns are there in this sentence? The two sisters set off on a shopping spree to buy their outfits for their cousin's wedding.
The correct answer is: C. There are five nouns - 'sisters', 'spree', 'outfits', 'cousin', 'wedding'.
8. How many nouns are there in this sentence? What is the difference between a horse and a donkey?
The correct answer is: A. There are three nouns - 'difference', 'horse', 'donkey'.
9. Which word is the noun that goes in the gap in this sentence? We need to think about the best ........ to get there.
The correct answer is: A. 'Route' is the only noun here.
10. Which word is the noun that goes in the gap in this question? Will you cook something for ...... tomorrow?
The correct answer is: B. 'Lunch' is the only noun here.
Level B
1. Which word is a noun in this sentence? The old bridge is being replaced.
The correct answer is: A. 'Bridge' is the noun in this sentence. It is the thing being replaced.
2. Which word is a noun in this sentence? Exercise is becoming much more popular these days.
The correct answer is: B. 'Exercise' is the noun in this sentence. It is the subject word.
3. Which word is a noun in this sentence? Most cities are overcrowded nowadays.
The correct answer is: C. 'Cities' is the noun in this sentence.
4. 'Sheep' always means only one animal.
The answer is: B. False. 'Sheep' can mean one animal or more than one.
5. 'Mice' has no singular.
The answer is: B. False. The singular of 'mice' is 'mouse'.
6. How many plural nouns are there in this sentence? There are 2 new TV series starting this evening so I think I'm going to put my feet up.
The correct answer is: A. The plurals are 'series' and 'feet'.
7. How many plural nouns are there in this sentence? Look at those deer on the hillside!
The correct answer is: B. There is one plural word in this sentence. We can tell 'Deer' is plural here because it says 'those' before the word.
8. Is 'walk' a noun in this sentence? It's a long walk to the station.
The correct answer is: A. Yes, 'walk' is a noun In this sentence. 'Walk' is a thing.
9. Is 'run' a noun in this sentence? Would you like to come on a fun run on Sunday?
The correct answer is: A. Yes 'run' is a noun in this sentence - it is an event.
10. Is 'produce' a noun in this question? How many cars does the company produce in a day?
The correct answer is: B. No, 'produce’ is not a noun in this question. It is an action.
Level C
1. Which word is a noun in this sentence? In spite of the beautiful weather, I really don't want to go out.
The correct answer is: B. 'Weather' is the noun in this sentence.
2. Which word is a noun in this sentence? That advertisement really tempted me to buy.
The correct answer is: C. 'Advertisement' is the noun in this sentence.
3. Which word is a noun in this sentence? Where is the highest mountain?
The correct answer is: A. 'Mountain' is the noun in this sentence.
4. Which word is a noun in this sentence? You really need a creative imagination to succeed here.
The correct answer is: B. 'Imagination' is the noun in this sentence.
5. Which word is a noun in this sentence? The main advantage of being able to drive is that you can travel when you want.
The correct answer is: A. 'Advantage' is the noun in this sentence.
6. Which noun in this sentence is plural? A lioness will protect all her offspring to the death.
The correct answer is: C. 'Offspring' is the plural word in this sentence. It is the same in the singular and the plural. Here the word 'all' tells you that it's plural.
7. Which noun in this sentence is plural? How many different species of insect can you name?
The correct answer is: A. 'Species' can be singular or plural. It is the plural noun here because of the question 'How many?'.
8. What kind of word is 'increase' in this sentence? The best way to increase sales might be to lower prices.
The correct answer is: B. In this sentence 'increase' is a verb.
9. What is 'hand' in this question? Would you hand me that jug, please?
The correct answer is: B. In this sentence 'hand' is a verb.
10. What kind of word is 'replies' in this sentence? I haven't had any replies to the invitation yet.
The correct answer is: A. In this sentence 'replies' is a plural noun.