Question

Select the word that can be joined with the given noun to form a compound noun:
Tennis

• A. Court
• B. Ground
• C. Field
• D. Pitch

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Court

Compound nouns are a combination of two nouns in which the first noun is what kind of a person or object it is or what the purpose of the noun is whereas the second noun identifies the first noun.

In the game of tennis, there are a few compounded nouns that are used specifically in the game. From the options given, the word that 'tennis' best describes is Option A) Court. The other options given are used in different sports or other areas for e.g Option B) ground- playground; Option C) field- football or rugby field; Option D) pitch- cricket pitch.

Therefore options B), C) and D) are incorrect answers.