Understanding Nouns: Concrete and Abstract

Which of the following is an example of a concrete noun?

• Kindness

• Mountain

• Happiness

• Idea

What is the main characteristic of abstract nouns?

• They can be seen and touched.

• They are always tangible.

• They can only be thought of or felt.

• They refer to objects experienced with senses.

Which of the following is NOT an abstract noun?

• Responsibility

• Beauty

• Trumpet

• Admiration

How are many abstract nouns formed?

• By changing the root word

• By combining two words

• By adding suffixes

• By adding prefixes

Which suffix is commonly used to form abstract nouns?

• -ful

• -ness

• -ly

• -ed