2.3.1 Grammar Abstract Nouns

Abstract Nouns

Lesson 2.3.1

A noun can also name

​Abstract Nouns

A noun that names a person, place, or thing.

A noun you can touch

​Concrete Nouns

Types of Nouns

A noun can also be an idea, a feeling, or a quality. You cannot, see, hear, taste, smell, or touch an abstract noun.

​Abstract Nouns

A noun can name a person, place, or thing. A noun you can touch.

​Concrete Nouns

Types of Nouns

​Concrete or Abstract?

The lady told us about her large family.

She had many memories.

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined word a concrete noun or an abstract noun?

The story is about a princess who lived in a castle.

• Concrete

• Abstract

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined word a concrete noun or an abstract noun?

Melanie givers her pets lots of love.

• Concrete

• Abstract

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined word a concrete noun or an abstract noun?

Do you see the birds in their nest?

• Concrete

• Abstract

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined word a concrete noun or an abstract noun?

Jana's eyes shined with happiness on her birthday.

• Concrete

• Abstract

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined word a concrete noun or an abstract noun?

There was peace throughout the kingdom.

• Concrete

• Abstract