Question 1

For each of the following sentences, choose the correct noun to fill in each blank. Select the letter of the correct answer. Another ____ is to build an overpass to divert traffic.

Accepted Answer

The sentence refers to "another" idea, indicating that there has been at least one previously mentioned idea. Therefore, the singular form "idea" is the correct choice.

Question 2

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun for each blank. With excellent hitting and fast feet, Robinson earned his place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame; he also earned his reputation as a sports ____ for being the first black baseball player in the American major leagues.

Accepted Answer

"Phenomenon" is the correct noun as it refers to Robinson's status or identity as the first black baseball player in the American major leagues, which is a singular phenomenon. "Phenomena" is plural and would not fit in the sentence.

Question 3

Select the letter of the correct noun to fill in the blank in each of the following sentences. Most ____ in the Northeast have public transportation systems.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is referring to multiple cities, so the correct form of the noun is the plural form "cities." Option A is incorrect because "citys" is not a valid word in English. Option C is singular and does not match the meaning of the sentence.

Question 4

For each of the following sentences, choose the correct noun to fill in each blank. Select the letter of the correct answer. Anthony thinks that ____ are the least attractive part of the human body.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is referring to a body part that is plural, so the correct noun choice is "feet" and not "foot" or "foots."

Question 5

Select the letter of the correct noun to fill in the blank in each of the following sentences. One of the ____ spoke in defense of the accused.

Accepted Answer

The correct noun to fill in the blank is "women" because the sentence implies that more than one person spoke in defense of the accused, requiring the plural form of "woman."

Question 6

Select the letter of the correct noun to fill in the blank in each of the following sentences. For the first time in years, the river teemed with ____.

Accepted Answer

"Fish" is the correct plural form of the noun. "Fishery" refers to the industry of fishing, and "fishs" is not a correct plural form.

Question 7

For each of the following sentences, choose the correct noun to fill in each blank. Select the letter of the correct answer. Steve had to buy Christmas gifts for several of his ____.

Accepted Answer

The correct plural form of "brother-in-law" is "brothers-in-law." "Brother-in-law" refers to the husband of one's sibling, and since Steve had to buy gifts for several individuals who fit this description, the plural form "brothers-in-law" is appropriate. Option B is incorrect because it only refers to one individual. Option C is incorrect because "in-law" is a singular noun and taking "laws" as its plural is incorrect.

Question 8

For each of the following sentences, choose the correct noun to fill in each blank. Select the letter of the correct answer. ____ who have questions about nutrition during pregnancy should contact the health center for more information.

Accepted Answer

The sentence refers to multiple people ("who"), so the correct noun should be plural. "Women" is the plural form of "woman," and "women's" is possessive, so it doesn't fit in this context.

Question 9

Select the letter of the correct noun to fill in the blank in each of the following sentences. My roommate and I faced several ____ during our freshman year.

Accepted Answer

The noun "crises" is grammatically incorrect, as it is the plural form of "crisis" but ends in -es instead of -s. The correct noun for this sentence is "crises," which refers to multiple difficult situations or challenges.

Question 10

Select the letter of the correct noun to fill in the blank in each of the following sentences. The candy store's ____ were filled with all kinds of licorice, caramels, and hard candies.

Accepted Answer

"Shelves" is the correct plural form of "shelf". "Shelve" is the singular form, while "shelfs" is an incorrect spelling.

Question 11

For each of the following sentences, choose the correct noun to fill in each blank. Select the letter of the correct answer. ____ can finally enjoy the newly renovated park in the center of town.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is referring to multiple children, so the correct noun to fill in the blank is "Children."

Quiz 32: Nouns