Nouns & Pronouns

Exercise: Nouns & Pronouns

Questions for: Common Noun

In which of the following sentences does the underlined word function *exclusively* as a common noun?

A: The subtle *light* streaming through the ancient stained-glass window illuminated the altar.

B: He knew he had to *light* a fire quickly to stay warm in the wilderness.

C: Her exceptionally *light* steps made no sound as she tiptoed across the creaky floor.

D: With a strong *light* breeze, the sailboats gracefully glided across the bay.

Answer: A

✅ In option A, 'light' refers to a general, non-specific emission of radiation, functioning as a concrete common noun and acting as the subject of the verb 'illuminated'.

❌ In option B, 'light' is used as a verb, meaning 'to ignite' or 'to cause to burn', indicating an action rather than a thing.

❌ In option C, 'light' is an adjective modifying the noun 'steps', describing their quality (not heavy).

❌ In option D, 'light' is an adjective modifying the noun 'breeze', describing its intensity (gentle or not strong).

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