Use Abstract Nouns: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.C - Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.

"beauty" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.

"run" is a verb.

"she" is a pronoun.

"Drew" is a noun.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.

"Happy" is an abstract noun. It is a feeling.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.

"Scared" is an abstract noun. It is a feeling.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.

"Bravery" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.

"Coldness" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.

"Dream" is an abstract noun. It is a concept.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.

"Elegance" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.

"Power" is an abstract noun. It is a concept.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.

"Generation" is an abstract noun. It is a quality concept

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. In the sentence "Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher." the abstract noun is "brilliance." Brilliance is a quality used to describe Alex and not something that can be held, touched, or felt. Brilliance in this context refers to Alex's intelligence, which is not an actual object or thing.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. All of the answer choices use an abstract noun! Despair, self-control, ego, and disappointment are all feelings or qualities rather than actual objects or things.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. In the sentence, "Jessie's owner must have patience beyond measure to deal with her naughty kitten behavior." the abstract noun is "patience." Patience is a quality used to describe Jessie's owner and not something that can be held, touched, or felt. Patience in this context refers to Jessie's owner's ability to stay calm and tolerate her bad behavior, which is not an actual object or thing.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. All of the sentences contain nouns, but none have an abstract noun. An example of an abstract noun could be a feeling like anguish, amazement, or stupidity, or a concept like a failure, favoritism, or mercy.

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. In the sentence, "Regan displayed her patriotism on the Fourth of July with a red, white, and blue hat." the abstract noun is "patriotism." Patriotism is a quality used to describe Regan and not something that can be held, touched, or felt. Patriotism in this context refers to Regan's support, pride, and devotion to her county, which is not an actual object or thing.