Jeopardy Review Game 3 (Nouns)

Abstract Nouns

100

Identify the abstract noun in the sentence below.

The children were filled with joy when they saw the animals in the zoo.

JOY

200

Identify the abstract noun in the sentence below.

Trust is an important part of any relationship.

TRUST

300

Identify the abstract noun in the sentence below. 

Wisdom often comes with studying and experiencing things in life.

WISDOM

400

Identify the abstract noun in the sentence below. 

He lost his fear after successfully completing the mission.

FEAR

500

Identify the abstract noun in the sentence below. 

Her great knowledge of the subject matter was obvious.

KNOWLEDGE

Non-Count Nouns

100

Identify the non-count noun in the sentence below.

I placed some sugar in my milk tea.

SUGAR

200

Identify the non-count noun in the sentence below.

How much air does one need when he is on top of the highest mountain?

AIR

300

Identify the non-count noun in the sentence below.

Did you enjoy making castles out of sand in the beach?

SAND

400

Identify the non-count noun in the sentence below.

The Japanese always have rice included in their "sushi" dishes. 

RICE

500

Identify the non-count noun in the sentence below.

Fields of corn stalks can be found on many farmers' lands in Idaho. 

CORN

Collective Nouns

100

Identify the collective noun in the sentence below.

The team was prepared for the game tomorrow. 

TEAM

200

Identify the collective noun in the sentence below.

• The band played an impressive set at the festival.

BAND

300

Identify the collective noun in the sentence below.

• The committee debated the new proposal for hours.

COMMITTEE

400

Identify the collective noun in the sentence below.

• A swarm of bees buzzed around the flowers.

SWARM

500

Identify the collective noun in the sentence below.

• The jury delivered their verdict to the judge.

JURY

Proper Nouns

100

True or False: The noun "kleenex" (tissue you use to blow your nose) should be a proper noun.

True. It is a brand name.

200

True or False: The noun "xerox" (photo-copying) should be capitalized as a proper noun.

True. Xerox refers to the company that makes the photo copying machines, so it should be capitalized as a proper noun.

300

True or False: The noun "nurse" should be capitalized as a proper noun.

False. It is not a title but a job.

400

True or False: The noun "coke" (soda) should be capitalized as a proper noun.

True. Coke is just one other brand of cola, so it should be capitalized like a proper noun.

500

True or False: The noun "lawyer" should be capitalized as a proper noun before a name. For example: Lawyer John Smith.

False. It is a job unless you use the correct title "attorney" before a name such as "Atty. John Smith".

Concrete Nouns

100

Identify the concrete noun in the sentence below.

Did you see my perfume?

PERFUME

200

Identify the concrete noun in the sentence below.

• I need an extra pen.

PEN

300

Identify the concrete noun in the sentence below.

• Peggy placed the flowers on the table.

flowers

400

Identify the concrete nouns in the sentence below.

• Visitors to the river say they have seen a dolphin.

VISITORS; DOLPHIN

500

Identify the concrete noun in the sentence below.

The lawyers presented their argument in court.

LAWYERS