Read the following passage and identify the nouns:
The city was bustling with activity. People were rushing to and fro, carrying bags and briefcases. The sound of cars honking and people chattering filled the air. A group of tourists stood a map, trying to navigate the streets.
Nouns:
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B) Write the types of Nouns
Identify the type of noun (common, proper, collective, abstract) for each of the following:
1. City
2. Happiness
Answer (2)
Let's begin by identifying the nouns in the given passage. A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Here's the passage again for reference:
The city was bustling with activity. People were rushing to and fro, carrying bags and briefcases. The sound of cars honking and people chattering filled the air. A group of tourists stood with a map, trying to navigate the streets.
Nouns:
City
Activity
People
Bags
Briefcases
Sound
Cars
Air
Group
Tourists
Map
Streets
Since only ten nouns were requested, feel free to choose any ten from the above list.
Types of Nouns:
Now, let's identify the type of noun for each of the words given:
City - Common Noun: It's a general name for a place and not the specific name of a city.
Happiness - Abstract Noun: It's a name for a feeling or quality that cannot be touched or seen physically.
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The nouns identified from the passage include city, activity, people, bags, briefcases, sound, cars, air, group, and tourists. The type of noun for 'city' is a common noun, while 'happiness' is classified as an abstract noun. Knowing these categories helps in better understanding and using nouns in language.
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