Naming words — Practice Quiz

Peacock

Step 1: We are looking for a naming word that names a bird. Step 2: 'Mango' is a fruit, so it names a thing. Step 3: 'Kitchen' is a room in a house, so it names a place. Step 4: 'Brother' names a person. Step 5: 'Peacock' is our national bird of India — it is a bird. So 'Peacock' is the correct answer.

Mother

Step 1: We are looking for the naming word that names a person. Step 2: 'Kept' is an action word — it tells us what Mother did. Step 3: 'Bread' is a thing we eat, so it names a thing. Step 4: 'Outside' tells us where — it is a place word but not a naming word here. Step 5: 'Mother' is a person in our family. So 'Mother' is the correct answer.

A place

Step 1: Naming words can be for persons, animals, places, or things. Step 2: 'Bakery' is not a person — you cannot meet a bakery. Step 3: 'Bakery' is not an animal or bird. Step 4: 'Bakery' is not a thing you hold or eat. Step 5: A bakery is a shop where bread and cakes are made and sold. It is a place you visit. So 'bakery' names a place.

Eat

Step 1: Naming words are names of persons, animals, places, or things. Step 2: 'Cow' is the name of an animal — it is a naming word. Step 3: 'Knife' is the name of a thing — it is a naming word. Step 4: 'Garden' is the name of a place — it is a naming word. Step 5: 'Eat' is what we do — it is an action word, not a naming word. So 'Eat' is NOT a naming word.