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2. Abstract NounsA noun is a naming word. It can be a person, a place or a thingThere are two nouns in this sentence: Greed often leads to unhappiness 2004 www.teachit.co.uk1744 2 3. Abstract Nounsgreed These nouns are calledabstract because you cannot see, unhappiness touch, hear or smell them 2004 www.teachit.co.uk 1744 3 4. Abstract NounsAbs trac t no uns are things but you cannot,touch, feel, hear or smell them.Identify the abstract nouns in this list: fearfeargreed greedhouse angeranger 2004 www.teachit.co.uk 1744 4 5. Abstract Nouns Change the words on the left into abstract nouns : deliver (y) delivery embarrass (ment) embarrassment intelligent (ence)intelligence beautiful (y) beauty courageous (age) courage victorious (y) victory active (ity) activity conclude (ion)conclusion imagine (ation) imagination 2004 www.teachit.co.uk 17445 6. Abstract Nouns Change the words on the left into abstract nouns : appoint (ment) appointmenthappy (ness) happinessfriend (ship)friendshipdisturb (ance)disturbancebegin (ing)beginningremove (al)removalable (ity) abilityclumsy (ness)clumsinessinvade (ion)invasionproud (ide) pride 2004 www.teachit.co.uk17446 7. Abstract NounsIdentify the abstract nouns in this list: Honesty should be rewarded.honestyThis has been a good year yearfor strawberries. The prisoners were sufferinghunger, thirstfrom hunger and thirst. The day and weeks flewdays, weeksby for the children. 2004 www.teachit.co.uk 17447