Question

Choose the correct noun from the alternatives given below:

The Indian warriors showed exceptional…….. .

A)Brave
B)Bravely
C)Braver
D)Bravery

Answer 1

Hint: Not every option is a noun here. Eliminating methods can be applied to find the correct answer.

Complete answer:

If we carefully check every option we will find not every option is a noun here. Option A is majorly used as an adjective. Its use as a noun is obsolete. Besides, its usage in the sentence doesn't stand meaningful. Hence, option A rules out. Option B is not a noun. It's rather an adverb that is used to define adjectives or verbs. It rules out as well. Option C Braver is a comparative degree of Brave and is only used while comparing two people. For example, Ram is braver than Tom. Here it's usage can clearly depict a comparison done between Ram and Tom. The above sentence doesn't express any comparing state between any two people or groups. Hence option C rules out too. The only option left, D bravery, is a noun, an abstract noun to be precise. Abstract nouns are the ones depicting emotions or ideas, unlike concrete objects which can be touched. Love, Happiness, Anger are some of the examples of it. Option D, Bravery is the correct form of the noun, an apt word for the asked statement. Hence it is the answer.

Note: Abstract nouns are the ones, our five senses can't detect. It can be any quality, concept, idea, or even an event.