Class 8 English Worksheet – Nouns

Name: ________________________
Class: VIII
Date: ________________________

Topic: Nouns
Total Marks: 100

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What is a Noun?

A noun is the name of a person, place, animal, thing, or idea.

Types of Nouns

• Proper Noun – Rahul, India
• Common Noun – boy, city
• Collective Noun – team, herd
• Abstract Noun – honesty, courage
• Material Noun – gold, water

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Section A: Identify the Type of Noun (20 Marks)

Write the type of noun underlined in each sentence.

1. Riya won the singing competition. __________________
2. The team celebrated its victory. __________________
3. Honesty is the best policy. __________________
4. My father bought a gold ring. __________________
5. The teacher praised the students. __________________
6. Mumbai is a busy city. __________________
7. The herd of cows crossed the road. __________________
8. Childhood is full of memories. __________________
9. We drank milk in the morning. __________________
10. The doctor treated the patient. __________________
11. The Himalayas are beautiful. __________________
12. A flock of birds flew away. __________________
13. Kindness wins hearts. __________________
14. The river is very clean. __________________
15. Iron is a useful metal. __________________
16. Rahul plays football well. __________________
17. The jury announced the result. __________________
18. Wisdom comes with experience. __________________
19. She bought a diamond necklace. __________________
20. The village is peaceful. __________________

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Section B: Fill in the Blanks (20 Marks)

Choose the correct noun from the brackets.

1. A ________ of lions lives in the forest. (pride, bunch)
2. ________ is the capital of India. (Delhi, River)
3. ________ is a precious metal. (Gold, Book)
4. The ________ teaches us English. (teacher, honesty)
5. ________ is important for success. (Hard work, Table)
6. A ________ of keys was found. (bunch, herd)
7. The ________ is shining brightly. (Sun, Chair)
8. We saw a ________ of sheep. (flock, team)
9. The ________ won the match. (team, water)
10. ________ is the best medicine. (Laughter, Pencil)
11. A ________ of fish swam together. (school, bouquet)
12. My uncle bought a ________ car. (Toyota, happiness)
13. ________ is essential for life. (Water, Stone)
14. The ________ barked loudly. (dog, honesty)
15. We visited the ________ during our vacation. (museum, courage)
16. A ________ of flowers was on the table. (bouquet, pack)
17. ________ makes a person successful. (Determination, Desk)
18. The ________ carried heavy loads. (camel, kindness)
19. We bought fresh ________. (vegetables, honesty)
20. The ________ solved the mystery. (police, joy)

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Section C: Choose the Correct Answer (20 Marks)

1. Which is a Proper Noun?
   a) city
   b) India
   c) river
   d) school
2. Which is an Abstract Noun?
   a) chair
   b) honesty
   c) apple
   d) pen
3. Which is a Collective Noun?
   a) herd
   b) dog
   c) table
   d) water
4. Which is a Material Noun?
   a) silver
   b) school
   c) team
   d) student
5. Which is a Common Noun?
   a) Delhi
   b) boy
   c) Ganga
   d) Monday
6. Which is an Abstract Noun?
   a) freedom
   b) apple
   c) bus
   d) house
7. Which is a Proper Noun?
   a) river
   b) mountain
   c) Mount Everest
   d) flower
8. Which is a Collective Noun?
   a) class
   b) child
   c) water
   d) honesty
9. Which is a Material Noun?
   a) cotton
   b) city
   c) flock
   d) doctor
10. Which is a Common Noun?
    a) Taj Mahal
    b) elephant
    c) Asia
    d) Monday

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Section D: Underline the Nouns (10 Marks)

1. The children played in the park.
2. My mother bought fresh vegetables.
3. The tiger roared loudly.
4. Rohan visited Jaipur last week.
5. Honesty is a great virtue.
6. The doctor treated the patient.
7. The river flows through the village.
8. A flock of birds flew away.
9. Iron is used to make tools.
10. The team celebrated its victory.

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Section E: Change the Nouns (10 Marks)

A. Singular to Plural

1. Child → __________
2. Mouse → __________
3. Tooth → __________
4. Woman → __________
5. Leaf → __________

B. Plural to Singular

6. Geese → __________
7. Men → __________
8. Feet → __________
9. Wolves → __________
10. Cities → __________

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Section F: Match the Following (10 Marks)

Column A	Column B
1. Honesty	a. Material Noun
2. Gold	b. Collective Noun
3. Army	c. Proper Noun
4. India	d. Common Noun
5. Teacher	e. Abstract Noun

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Section G: Complete the Sentences (10 Marks)

Use a suitable noun.

1. The ________ is barking loudly.
2. We visited the ________ during our holidays.
3. ________ is a precious metal.
4. The ________ solved the case.
5. A ________ of birds flew across the sky.
6. ________ is the capital of France.
7. My ________ teaches Mathematics.
8. ________ is the best policy.
9. The ________ crossed the river.
10. She bought a beautiful ________.

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Total Marks: 100

Answer Key – Noun Worksheet for Class 8

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Section A: Identify the Type of Noun

1. Riya – Proper Noun
2. team – Collective Noun
3. Honesty – Abstract Noun
4. gold – Material Noun
5. teacher – Common Noun
6. Mumbai – Proper Noun
7. herd – Collective Noun
8. Childhood – Abstract Noun
9. milk – Material Noun
10. doctor – Common Noun
11. The Himalayas – Proper Noun
12. flock – Collective Noun
13. Kindness – Abstract Noun
14. river – Common Noun
15. Iron – Material Noun
16. Rahul – Proper Noun
17. jury – Collective Noun
18. Wisdom – Abstract Noun
19. diamond – Material Noun
20. village – Common Noun

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Section B: Fill in the Blanks

1. pride
2. Delhi
3. Gold
4. teacher
5. Hard work
6. bunch
7. Sun
8. flock
9. team
10. Laughter
11. school
12. Toyota
13. Water
14. dog
15. museum
16. bouquet
17. Determination
18. camel
19. vegetables
20. police

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Section C: Choose the Correct Answer

1. b) India
2. b) honesty
3. a) herd
4. a) silver
5. b) boy
6. a) freedom
7. c) Mount Everest
8. a) class
9. a) cotton
10. b) elephant

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Section D: Underline the Nouns

1. children, park
2. mother, vegetables
3. tiger
4. Rohan, Jaipur, week
5. Honesty, virtue
6. doctor, patient
7. river, village
8. flock, birds
9. Iron, tools
10. team, victory

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Section E: Change the Nouns

A. Singular to Plural

1. Child → Children
2. Mouse → Mice
3. Tooth → Teeth
4. Woman → Women
5. Leaf → Leaves

B. Plural to Singular

6. Geese → Goose
7. Men → Man
8. Feet → Foot
9. Wolves → Wolf
10. Cities → City

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Section F: Match the Following

1. Honesty → e. Abstract Noun
2. Gold → a. Material Noun
3. Army → b. Collective Noun
4. India → c. Proper Noun
5. Teacher → d. Common Noun

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Section G: Complete the Sentences

(Sample Answers – other suitable nouns may also be correct.)

1. The dog is barking loudly.
2. We visited the museum during our holidays.
3. Gold is a precious metal.
4. The police solved the case.
5. A flock of birds flew across the sky.
6. Paris is the capital of France.
7. My teacher teaches Mathematics.
8. Honesty is the best policy.
9. The boat crossed the river.
10. She bought a beautiful dress.

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Bonus Activity (Sample Answers)

Proper Nouns:

• India
• Rahul

Common Nouns:

• Teacher
• School

Collective Nouns:

• Team
• Herd

Abstract Nouns:

• Honesty
• Courage

Material Nouns:

• Gold
• Iron