Identify nouns – with abstract nouns
Key Notes:
📝 Identify Nouns – Abstract Nouns
| What is a Noun? |
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
- Person: 👩🏫 teacher, 👨⚕️ doctor
- Place: 🏫 school, 🌳 park
- Thing: 🖊️ pen, 🍎 apple
- Idea (Abstract Noun): ❤️ love, 😢 sadness
| What is an Abstract Noun? |
An abstract noun names something that you cannot see, touch, taste, or hear.
- It is a feeling, quality, or idea.
Examples of Abstract Nouns:
- ❤️ Love
- 😢 Sadness
- 😡 Anger
- 🎓 Knowledge
- 🌟 Courage
- 😊 Happiness
- ⚖️ Justice
💡 Remember: Abstract nouns are invisible but real in meaning.
| How to Identify Abstract Nouns |
1. Ask yourself: Can I see, touch, or hold it?
- If No, it might be an abstract noun.
- Example: You cannot touch happiness, but it exists. 😊
2. Check if it shows:
- Emotion: 😢 sadness, 😡 anger
- Quality: 🌟 courage, ⭐ honesty
- Idea/Concept: ⚖️ justice, 📚 knowledge
| Examples in Sentences |
- Love ❤️ is the key to happiness.
- He showed great courage 🌟 during the storm.
- Honesty ⭐ is the best policy.
- I felt sadness 😢 when my friend moved away.
- Knowledge 🎓 is power.
| Quick Tips |
Abstract nouns often end with: -ness, -tion, -ity, -ment, -ence, -hood.
Examples:
- Happiness 😊
- Celebration 🎉
- Responsibility ✅
- Achievement 🏆
- Confidence 💪
- Childhood 🧒
Not all abstract nouns follow these endings! Always think about feelings, ideas, and qualities.
| Practice Activity |
Circle the abstract noun in each sentence:
- She felt joy when she won the race.
- Courage helped him climb the mountain.
- Friendship is very important.
- He showed honesty by telling the truth.
✅ Answers: joy, courage, friendship, honesty
Let’s practice!✒️
