Abstract Nouns Exercises

1. What is an abstract noun?

A noun that can be seen, touched, tasted, smelled, or heard
A noun that cannot be experienced with the senses
A noun that is always in plural form
A noun that refers to emotions or concepts

2. Which of the following is NOT an abstract noun?

Love
Dog
Courage
Joy

3. Which of the following sentences contains an abstract noun?

The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
She feels happiness.
The car is fast.
The book is on the table.

4. What is the difference between an abstract noun and a concrete noun?

Abstract nouns can be experienced with the senses, while concrete nouns cannot
Abstract nouns cannot be experienced with the senses, while concrete nouns can
Abstract nouns and concrete nouns are the same
Abstract nouns are always in plural form, while concrete nouns are not

5. Which of the following is an abstract noun?

Honesty
Apple
Chair
Mountain

6. Which sentence does NOT contain an abstract noun?

The book is on the table.
She has a lot of courage.
The bird is singing.
The car is fast.

7. How can abstract nouns be used in a sentence?

Only as the subject
Only as objects
In various ways, including as subjects, objects, and in prepositional phrases
Cannot be used in sentences

8. Which of the following sentences has the abstract noun in plural form?

The sheep is on the hill.
The sheep are on the hill.
The information is on the table.
The music is too loud.

9. Which of the following is NOT a type of abstract noun mentioned in the article?

Ideas
Qualities
Feelings
Objects

10. Which of the following sentences contains two abstract nouns?

The mother and daughter went shopping.
The joy and love were palpable in the room.
The lawyer and doctor discussed the case.
The cat and dog are playing together.