名词是高考中的必考点。近年高考语法填空题主要从词义辨析方面来考查名词。考查的手段主要是：
1.从名词类别角度辨别词义；
Most air pollution is caused by the burning of ____ like coal, gas and oil. （从逻辑关系角度命题）
A. fuels B. articles C. goods D. products
2.从短语角度辨别词义；
The young man made a ______ to his parents that he would try to earn his own living after graduation.（从短语角度命题）
A. prediction B. promise C. plan D. contribution
