Understanding Abstract and Concrete Nouns

What is a noun?

• A word that connects sentences

• A word that modifies a verb

• A word that names a person, place, thing, or animal

• A word that describes an action

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of abstract nouns?

• They can be seen and touched

• They refer to emotions and ideas

• They are intangible

• They cannot be detected by the five senses

Which of the following is an example of an abstract noun related to emotions?

• Table

• City

• Happiness

• Dog

Which of the following is an example of an abstract noun related to ideas?

• Mountain

• River

• Car

• Justice

What is the abstract noun in the sentence: 'The worst enemy of creativity is self-doubt'?

• Enemy

• Creativity

• Worst

• Doubt

Which of the following sentences contains a concrete noun?

• His optimism was inspiring.

• The book is on the table.

• Her strength has diminished over the years.

• Creativity is essential for innovation.

What is a characteristic of concrete nouns?

• They cannot be seen or touched

• They are always abstract

• They can be detected by the five senses

• They refer only to emotions

Which of the following is a concrete noun?

• Freedom

• Love

• Happiness

• Book

In the sentence 'My father bought me the book I wanted for a long time', which word is a concrete noun?

• Father

• Book

• Wanted

• Bought

Which of the following is NOT a concrete noun?

• Apple

• Joy

• Chair

• Table