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A  common  noun  that  can  neither  be  seen,  nor  be                         Most abstract nouns
             touched  but  can  be  felt  or  experienced,  is  called  an                     are uncountable

             abstract noun.                                                                  and in singular form.

             For example:
                   Love, Hope, Honesty, Anger, Happiness etc.


             Read the following examples:

             1.  Courage       can conquer all troubles.

             2.  Hitler was hated for his cruelty        .

             3.  The dove is a symbol of peace           .

             A common noun which we can see and touch is known as a concrete noun                           .

             For example:


                   Computer, Athlete, Statue, Table, Flower etc.

             Read the following examples:

             1.  I love reading books       . (see)

             2.  He is my best friend       . (touch)











             A.  Tick ( ) the correct option.3
                   1.  Sadness –

                         a)  Concrete noun                                   b)  Abstract noun

                   2.  Biscuits –
                         a)  Concrete noun                                   b)  Abstract noun

                   3.  Weakness –

                         a)  Concrete noun                                   b)  Abstract noun

                   4.  Tree –
                         a)  Concrete noun                                   b)  Abstract noun



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