Which words in this sentence are common nouns?
"Aztec crops, such as corn and beans, were unknown in Europe."
Choose all answers that are correct.
A. Aztec
B. crops
C. Europe
D. such
E. beans
Answer (3)
A. Aztec C Europe E. Beans
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The common nouns in the sentence are ""crops"" and ""beans."""
To identify common nouns in the sentence, one must understand that common nouns are words that refer to general items, people, places, or things rather than specific ones.
In the sentence ""Aztec crops, such as corn and beans, were unknown in Europe,"" let's examine each option:
A. Aztec: This is a proper noun because it refers to a specific civilization, the Aztecs.
B. crops: This is a common noun as it refers to agricultural produce in general, not to any specific type or location.
C. Europe: This is a proper noun because it refers to a specific continent.
D. such: This is not a noun; it is a determiner used to indicate that the following items are examples of what has been mentioned previously.
E. beans: This is a common noun as it refers to a type of plant or its seeds, which are used for food, without specifying any particular kind or instance.
The common nouns in the sentence are "crops" and "beans." Common nouns refer to general items rather than specific ones, while proper nouns name specific entities. In this case, "Aztec" and "Europe" are proper nouns, while "crops" and "beans" are common nouns.
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