Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts
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Example Questions
Example Question #3 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Florida
Coldness
Lindsey
Sarah
Coldness
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"Coldness" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.
Example Question #4 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Bravery
He
Him
She
Bravery
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"Bravery" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.
Example Question #5 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Dream
Him
She
Jake
Dream
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"Dream" is an abstract noun. It is a concept.
Example Question #6 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
She
Elegance
Florida
California
Elegance
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"Elegance" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.
Example Question #7 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Him
Hide
Power
Run
Power
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"Power" is an abstract noun. It is a concept.
Example Question #8 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
She
Him
Maggie
Generation
Generation
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"Generation" is an abstract noun. It is a quality concept
Example Question #1 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?
Jae's mother is turning 63 years old tomorrow.
All of the answer choices are correct.
The dog dashed to fetch a ball.
Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher.
Sharon baked a large cake for a contest.
Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher.
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. In the sentence "Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher." the abstract noun is "brilliance." Brilliance is a quality used to describe Alex and not something that can be held, touched, or felt. Brilliance in this context refers to Alex's intelligence, which is not an actual object or thing.
Example Question #31 : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts
Which sentence(s) uses an abstract noun?
Gary couldn't find his dog's new chew bone anywhere.
Raul did bring his homework home from school, so he had to sit out of recess the next day.
Jessie's owner must have patience beyond measure to deal with her naughty kitten behavior.
Brian ate an entire bag of chips for lunch!
Jessie's owner must have patience beyond measure to deal with her naughty kitten behavior.
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. In the sentence, "Jessie's owner must have patience beyond measure to deal with her naughty kitten behavior." the abstract noun is "patience." Patience is a quality used to describe Jessie's owner and not something that can be held, touched, or felt. Patience in this context refers to Jessie's owner's ability to stay calm and tolerate her bad behavior, which is not an actual object or thing.
Example Question #32 : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts
Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?
Montgomery has three sisters and two brothers.
This year for Christmas, I am asking for a new bicycle.
Yago played video games until midnight last night!
None of the answer choices are correct.
Audrey is going to dress like a princess for Halloween.
None of the answer choices are correct.
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. All of the sentences contain nouns, but none have an abstract noun. An example of an abstract noun could be a feeling like anguish, amazement, or stupidity, or a concept like a failure, favoritism, or mercy.
Example Question #33 : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts
Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?
Dani has a huge ego and thinks she is the best cheerleader.
My dog Jarvis showed great self-control when he didn't chase the neighbor's cat.
Dewey felt as if he were in a pit of despair when his dog ran away.
My mother felt great disappointment when she saw my report card.
All of the answer choices are correct.
All of the answer choices are correct.
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. All of the answer choices use an abstract noun! Despair, self-control, ego, and disappointment are all feelings or qualities rather than actual objects or things.
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