Identify the kind of the underlined noun in the sentence given below:
Our school canteen now packs snacks in bags made of jute instead of plastic.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Material noun
Material noun:
- A material noun names a substance that things are made of.
- “Jute” is the plant fibre that the bags are made of. It is a substance, not one single thing.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Common noun — Incorrect. A common noun is a name for any one thing of a kind, like a bag or a canteen. “Jute” here is the substance the bags are made of. Example: Please hand me that cloth bag.
Option 3: Abstract noun — Incorrect. An abstract noun names a quality or feeling that we cannot touch. Jute can be seen and touched. Example: The cook works with great care.
Option 4: Proper noun — Incorrect. A proper noun is the name of one particular person or place and starts with a capital letter. “Jute” is not the name of anyone. Example: Our cousins live in Kolkata.