Question

Choose what type of noun is underlined in the given sentence:
We all love honesty.
a. Common
b. Proper
c. Collective
d. Abstract

Answer 1

Hint: A noun is a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action.

Complete step by step solution:
In the given question, four types of nouns are given to us in the options, and we have to determine which of those types the noun ‘honesty’ belongs to.

Let’s first remember the types of nouns provided in the options:
a. A common noun is a noun that denotes any or all members of a class.
b. A proper noun is a noun that denotes a particular thing; usually capitalized.
c. A collective noun is a noun that is singular in form but refers to a group of people or things.
d. An abstract noun is a noun that denotes an idea, emotion, feeling, quality or other abstract or intangible concept, as opposed to a concrete item, or a physical object.

Let us now analyze the options given to us in this question:
> Option (a.), 'common', is incorrect as ‘honesty’ is not any member of a class.

> Option (b.), ‘proper', is incorrect as ‘honesty’ is not capitalized and is not referred to as something particular and unique in the given sentence.

> Option (c.), ‘collective', is incorrect as ‘honesty’ is a trait and not a group of something.

> Option (d.), ‘abstract', is correct as ‘honesty’ is a trait or quality.

So the correct answer is option D

Note: In this type of question, you have to first determine what the noun or in this case, ‘honesty’ is, as only then can you determine what class of nouns it belongs