An abstract noun names a feeling, quality, idea or state that you cannot see or touch (sadness, freedom, strength). A concrete noun names something you can see or touch (ladder, banana). Many abstract nouns are made from adjectives and verbs, for example wise becomes wisdom and decide becomes decision. The answer key is at the end.
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Abstract Nouns Worksheet with Answers
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A. Adjective to abstract noun
Write the abstract noun made from each adjective.
- wise
- strong
- long
- proud
- free
- poor
- tall
- young
B. Verb to abstract noun
Write the abstract noun made from each verb.
- choose
- speak
- decide
- believe
- succeed
- grow
C. Find the abstract noun
Each sentence has one abstract noun. Write it.
- Her patience impressed the teacher.
- Their friendship is very strong.
- Fear made him run home.
- Hunger made the baby cry.
- Everyone admired the beauty of the lake.
- Laughter filled the room.
D. Abstract or concrete?
Write A for an abstract noun and C for a concrete noun.
- sadness
- ladder
- danger
- banana
- victory
- window
E. Write your own
Write one sentence using each abstract noun.
- hope
- danger
Answer Key
A. Adjective to abstract noun
- wisdom
- strength
- length
- pride
- freedom
- poverty
- tallness (also accepted: height)
- youth
B. Verb to abstract noun
- choice
- speech
- decision
- belief
- success
- growth
C. Find the abstract noun
- patience
- friendship
- Fear
- Hunger
- beauty
- Laughter
D. Abstract or concrete?
- A
- C
- A
- C
- A
- C
E. Write your own
- Answers will vary, e.g. Priya never lost hope.
- Answers will vary, e.g. The sign warned us of danger.