The Noun Family: Abstract Nouns

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    Is the underlined word an abstract noun?Cate put her faith and trust in God.

    • Yes
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Explore the world of abstract nouns in English through various questions designed to test understanding of abstract noun identification and usage.

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  • 2. 

    An abstract noun is

    • Person

    • Place

    • Thing

    • Idea

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Idea
    Explanation
    An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to something that cannot be perceived by the five senses. It represents concepts, qualities, or ideas rather than tangible objects. In this case, "idea" is the correct answer because it fits the definition of an abstract noun. The other options, such as person, place, and thing, are all concrete nouns that can be perceived through the senses. Therefore, they do not fall under the category of abstract nouns.

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  • 3. 

    Choose the abstract noun(s) below:Katelyn wrote a paper about fear and spiders.

    • Katelyn, fear, spiders

    • Katelyn, fear

    • Fear, spiders

    • Fear

    • Spiders

    Correct Answer
    A. Fear
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "fear" because it is the abstract noun in the sentence. Abstract nouns refer to ideas, emotions, or concepts that cannot be perceived through the senses. In this case, fear is an emotion that Katelyn wrote about in her paper, making it the abstract noun.

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    Choose the abstract noun(s) below:Superman fights for truth, justice, and the American way.

    • Justice

    • Truth, justice

    • Truth, justice, American

    • Truth, justice, Superman

    • Truth, justice, way

    Correct Answer
    A. Truth, justice
    Explanation
    The abstract nouns in the given sentence are "truth" and "justice". These are concepts that cannot be touched or seen but are ideas or qualities that Superman fights for.

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    Is the underlined word an abstract noun?Shayne and her family were looking forward to a week of rest and relaxation.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    The underlined word "rest" is an abstract noun because it represents a concept or idea rather than a physical object. It refers to the state of being free from activity or exertion, which cannot be perceived by the senses. Therefore, it is an abstract noun. Similarly, the word "relaxation" also represents a state of being and is not a tangible object, making it an abstract noun as well.

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  • 6. 

    In American Standard English and abstract noun can never be

    • A proper noun

    • A compound noun

    • A homophone

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. A proper noun
    Explanation
    In American Standard English, an abstract noun cannot be a proper noun. Proper nouns are specific names given to individuals, places, or things, while abstract nouns refer to concepts, ideas, or qualities that cannot be observed or touched. Therefore, it is incorrect to consider an abstract noun as a proper noun.

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    Is the underlined word an abstract noun?The holiday ad told shoppers to "Celebrate the joy of the season."

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The underlined word "joy" is not an abstract noun. It is a noun that represents a feeling or emotion, but it is not something that cannot be perceived by the senses. It is a concrete noun because it can be experienced and observed.

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