In the bustling city market, young Ravi bought fresh mangoes, oranges, and bananas for his family's dinner. How many nouns are there in this sentence?
Answer
8
The correct answer is 8 — Answer: 8.
Step-by-step solution
- Break down the sentence into individual words.
- Recall that a noun names a person, place, or thing, including plural nouns and possessive forms.
- Mark each noun: city, market, Ravi, mangoes, oranges, bananas, family, dinner.
- Count the marked nouns: 8.
- Answer: 8.
Common mistake: Missing plural nouns or proper nouns
Concept tested: Counting nouns in a sentence
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