Today we're going to learn all about abstract nouns. A noun is a naming word. Abstract means something that exists as an idea, feeling or quality, not as a material object that you can touch. So what is an abstract noun?
An abstract noun is something that exists but you cannot touch it physically. Abstract nouns can be a quality, state, feeling, emotion or idea. They do not need capital letters.
They represent abstract concepts. Let's have a look at how abstract nouns work. An abstract noun is something that exists, but you can't see, hear, taste, feel or smell.
Abstract nouns can be a quality, state, feeling, emotion or idea like love, hate, sadness and happiness. Let's look at some examples. Delight, comfort, idea, sorrow, poverty. Can you spot the abstract nouns in these sentences?
He was a failure. The abstract noun in this sentence is failure. Her beauty was beyond compare. The abstract noun in this sentence is beauty.
He didn't care about her injury. The abstract noun in this sentence is care. Time for a quiz. Let's see how much you've learnt. An abstract noun needs a capital letter.
True or false? The answer is false. You cannot physically touch an abstract noun.
True or false? The answer is true. Abstract nouns can be a quality, state, feeling, emotion or idea. True or false? The answer is true.
Well done. How many did you get right? Here's a handy song to help you learn. An abstract noun is a quality, state or idea.
Abstract nouns you can't touch, taste, smell, see or hear. Abstract nouns are not concrete objects. Abstract nouns represent abstract concepts. Like happiness. Like sadness.
Like faith. And... Madness Like friendship Like rage Abstract Nouns Abstract Nouns Abstract Nouns An Abstract Noun is a quality state or idea An Abstract Noun is a quality state or idea An Abstract Noun is a quality state or idea An Abstract Noun you can't touch, taste, smell, see or hear Abstract nouns are not concrete objects.
Abstract nouns represent abstract concepts. Like truth. Like lies.
Like shock. And surprise. Like love.
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