Mastering Nouns: Types, Forms, and Usage Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Collective Nouns — definition?

Answer

Nouns denoting a group considered as one entity.

2Question

Abstract Nouns — role?

Answer

Express ideas, qualities, or states that are intangible.

3Question

Plural Forms — regular?

Answer

Add -s or -es; irregulars change form unpredictably.

4Question

Collective Noun — definition?

Answer

A noun denoting a group as a single entity.

5Question

Uncountable Noun — example?

Answer

Furniture, information, scenery.

6Question

Plural Forms — example of variation?

Answer

Index/indices or indexes.

7Question

Uncountable Nouns — can they have plurals?

Answer

No, most do not have plural forms.

8Question

Gender of Nouns — types?

Answer

Masculine, feminine, neuter.

9Question

Material Nouns — definition?

Answer

Nouns indicating substances or materials.

10Question

Proper Nouns — example?

Answer

London, Friday, Einstein.

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