Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts : English Grammar and Usage in Writing and Speaking: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1
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Example Question #2 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Jake
Dream
She
Him
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 #7 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
California
She
Florida
Elegance
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 #8 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Run
Hide
Power
Him
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 #9 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Maggie
Him
Generation
She
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?
Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher.
Sharon baked a large cake for a contest.
All of the answer choices are correct.
The dog dashed to fetch a ball.
Jae's mother is turning 63 years old tomorrow.
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 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Which sentence(s) uses an abstract noun?
Gary couldn't find his dog's new chew bone anywhere.
Brian ate an entire bag of chips for lunch!
Jessie's owner must have patience beyond measure to deal with her naughty kitten behavior.
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.
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 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?
This year for Christmas, I am asking for a new bicycle.
None of the answer choices are correct.
Yago played video games until midnight last night!
Montgomery has three sisters and two brothers.
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 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?
My mother felt great disappointment when she saw my report card.
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.
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.
Example Question #34 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?
None of the answer choices are correct.
Mike ran a marathon last weekend in Maine.
Regan displayed her patriotism on the Fourth of July with a red, white, and blue hat.
Ash led his class down the sidewalk to the playground.
Preston likes to eat his steaks medium-rare and with mushrooms.
Regan displayed her patriotism on the Fourth of July with a red, white, and blue hat.
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. In the sentence, "Regan displayed her patriotism on the Fourth of July with a red, white, and blue hat." the abstract noun is "patriotism." Patriotism is a quality used to describe Regan and not something that can be held, touched, or felt. Patriotism in this context refers to Regan's support, pride, and devotion to her county, which is not an actual object or thing.
Example Question #35 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Select the word that is an abstract noun from the sentence below:
He couldn't imagine the fear Sarah felt as she prepared to jump out of the airplane!
fear
Sarah
he
jump
fear
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing that you could see or touch.
"Fear" is an abstract noun. It is a feeling.
"Jump" is a verb.
"He" is a pronoun.
"Sarah" is a noun.
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