How do you identify an abstract noun in a sentence?
Abstract Noun
A noun that indicates a concept, event, idea, emotion or state (intangible) is called an abstract noun. For example, pleasure, anger, joy, marriage etc.
How do you identify an abstract noun in a sentence?
The words, ideas, conditions, or things that do not have physical existence and are untouchable are abstract nouns. Imagine the words, anger or love. These are the emotions that you cannot touch, taste, hear, see or smell. These are the conditions that you can feel.
A noun can be person, place or a thing which possess physical existence. But in some cases these are intangible, called abstract nouns.
To identify the abstract noun in a sentence, remember these simple points in your mind.
- Has the thing or idea any physical existence?
- Can you perceive it with your 5 senses?
- Is it an actual thing?
If your answer is NO, the thing or idea is an abstract noun.
Use of abstract nouns
Abstract nouns are not used everywhere. You can use them in these conditions.
- It can be used to describe the qualities of a person like bravery, intelligence, etc.
- You can use it in poetry to cover the topics such as love, hate, sadness.
- To describe the intangible things.
You can read here more about using the abstract nouns.
Abstract Noun Words
Feeling or Emotions
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Joy
- Happiness
- Pleasure
- Hate
- Love
- Grief
- Pain
- Sorrow
- Sympathy
- Weariness
Qualities
- Bravery
- Courage
- Confidence
- Cleverness
- Determination
- Dexterity
- Generosity
- Honesty
- Intelligence
- Patience
Concepts
- Charity
- Deceit
- Comfort
- Friendship
- Dictatorship
- Democracy
- Opportunity
Events or Moments
- Birthday
- Childhood
- Career
- Death
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Victory
States
- Freedom
- Luxury
- Misery
- Sleep
- Calm
- Chaos
- Comfort
- Coldness
- Hope
- Loneliness
10 Examples of Abstract Noun Sentences
- Ability: Tom admires Bob’s painting ability.
- Anger: Julia could not suppress her anger.
- Argument: My arguments are based on facts.
- Beauty: Julia said, beauty is a goodness.
- Childhood: Jonathon is my childhood friend.
- Dream: It was my dream to become a Data Scientist.
- Education: After completing the education, he got the job of his dreams.
- Fiction: Julia prefers fiction over poetry.
- Horror: Jon stared at her in horror.
- Kindness: Her character is a combination of kindness and love.
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