Abstract and Concrete Nouns Bellwork

A noun is a ____, place, thing, or ____.

What is an abstract noun?

• A noun that refers to feelings, concepts, ideals, and qualities

• A noun that is a physical thing; appeals to the five senses

What is a concrete noun?

• A noun that is a physical thing; appeals to the five senses

• A noun that refers to feelings, concepts, ideals, and qualities

What is an example of a concrete noun?

• Dog

• Peace

• Intelligence

• Cat

What is an example of an abstract noun?

• Love

• Fear

• Eiffel Tower

• Sears Tower

Choose the abstract noun in the following sentence:

"To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it." -Charlie Chaplin

Choose the concrete noun THEN the abstract noun from the following sentence:

I want to save money for a vacation.

Choose the abstract noun(s) in the following sentence:

The love she had for her cat existed beyond time and space.

Choose the concrete noun(s) in the following sentence:

"Oh my gosh! I just love to read books and watch movies."

Choose the abstract noun(s) in the following sentence:

"I hope for world peace!"