Can u give me exercises for abstract nouns ?
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Explanation:
Abstract nouns refer to ideas and qualities that we cannot see or touch. Most abstract nouns are formed from adjectives. For example, the abstract noun safety is formed from the adjective safe.
Fill in the blanks with suitable abstract nouns. The adjectives, verbs or nouns given in the brackets should offer clues.
1. He is a man of ……………………… (strong)
2. The people in this part of the country live in ………………………. (poor).
3. ……………………….. to animals is a punishable offence. (cruel)
4. He is on a ………………………. to Mecca. (pilgrim)
5. I have great …………………………. to welcome you. (please).
6. …………………………. is the best period of one’s life. (child)
7. ……………………….. should always be avoided. (waste).
8. As a parent my children’s ……………………. is of utmost importance to me. (safe).
9. As the sun went below the horizon ………………………. enveloped the planet. (dark).
10. There is no end to his ……………………….. (wicked)
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1. He is a man of strength.
2. The people in this part of the country live in poverty.
3. Cruelty to animals is a punishable offence.
4. He is on a pilgrimage to Mecca.
5. I have great pleasure to welcome you.
6. Childhood is the best period of your life.
7. Wastage should always be avoided.
8. As a parent my children’s safety is of utmost importance to me.
9. As the sun went below the horizon darkness enveloped the planet.
10. There is no end to his wickedness.
Abstract nouns
An abstract noun is the name of a quality, action or state. Abstract nouns refer to ideas that we cannot see or touch.
Examples are given below.
Quality – goodness, kindness, beauty, intelligence, generosity, cleverness, obedience, honesty, brightness, wisdom, bravery, courage, hardness, softness
Action – laughter, theft, movement, judgment
State – childhood, boyhood, manhood, youth, slavery, sickness, poverty, death, sleep
The names of the arts and science are also abstract nouns. Examples are: physics, chemistry, grammar, music
Abstract nouns can be formed from adjectives, verbs and common nouns.