Understanding Abstract Nouns

What is an abstract noun?

• A noun that names a physical object

• A noun that names an idea, feeling, quality, or characteristic

• A noun that names a place

• A noun that names a person

In the sentence 'Ryan was dying of boredom,' which word is the abstract noun?

• dying

• boredom

• Ryan

• summer

Why is 'marriage' considered an abstract noun?

• Because it is a place

• Because it is a physical object

• Because it is an idea that cannot be perceived by the senses

• Because it is a person

Which of the following is an abstract noun?

• City

• Table

• Dog

• Happiness

In the practice exercise, what should you write for a concrete noun?

• D

• C

• A

• B