What areabstract nouns?

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Abstract nouns

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Abstract nouns

Something abstract is not physical — we cannot see or touch it.

An abstract noun names a thought or feeling that we can’t see, hear or touch.

happiness determination surprise doubt

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Which words are abstract nouns? Ask yourself if you can see or touch it.justice encyclopedia garage lovehope sorrow beauty dignity

humour traffic help informationcoffee expectation boredom confusionhunger despair happiness house

emu embarrassment park symphonygrief longing harbour honesty

pickle confidence pride pitphotograph trust ledge gutter

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• A noun is a naming word. An abstract noun names a thought, feeling or something else that we can’t see, hear or touch (e.g space).

• In the following sentence, the abstract nouns are red. The story tells of great joy and happiness.

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