Point out the nouns in the following sentences and state whether they are common, proper, collective or abstract.

1. The angry mob pelted stones at the police.

2. Honesty is the best policy.

3. You must always speak the truth.

4. Julie is my youngest sister.

5. Solomon was famous for his wisdom.

6. Birds make their nests in trees.

7. A committee was appointed to study the situation.

8. Nelson is known for his victory at Trafalgar.

9. The boys were congratulated on their performance.

10. He gave me a bunch of grapes.

11. The children sang the national anthem.

12. He owns a fleet of cars.

13. The lion is the king of beasts.

14. Greenland is the largest island.

Answers

1. Mob – collective noun; stones – common noun; police – collective noun

2. Honesty – abstract noun; policy – abstract noun

3. Truth – abstract noun

4. Julie – proper noun; sister – common noun

5. Solomon – proper noun; wisdom – abstract noun

6. Birds – common noun; nests – common noun; trees – common noun

7. Committee – collective noun; situation – abstract noun

8. Nelson – proper noun; victory – abstract noun; Trafalgar – proper noun

9. Boys – common noun; performance – abstract noun

10. Bunch – collective noun; grapes – common noun

11. Children – common noun; anthem – common noun

12. Cars – common noun

13. Lion – common noun; king – common noun; beasts – common noun

14. Greenland – proper noun; island – common noun