What kind of noun is the underlined word in the following sentence?
The goldsmith in our lane mended Mummy’s broken chain in ten minutes.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Common noun
Common noun:
- A common noun is a name for any one person or thing of a kind. It is not the name of one particular person.
- “Goldsmith” is a name for anyone who makes or mends gold jewellery. It names a person, not the metal.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Proper noun — Incorrect. A proper noun is the name of one particular person or place and starts with a capital letter. “Goldsmith” does not name one particular person. Example: Mohan Lal runs the sweet shop at the corner.
Option 2: Material noun — Incorrect. A material noun names a substance that things are made of. Gold is a material, but a goldsmith is a person. Example: Her new earrings are made of silver.
Option 3: Abstract noun — Incorrect. An abstract noun names a quality or feeling that we cannot touch. A goldsmith is a person we can see. Example: Making a thin chain needs great skill.