English grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension exercises






Topic: Abstract or concrete noun? 1



REMEMBERCONCRETE NOUNS are physical things that can be seen, touched, etc. Examples of concrete nouns include words like mountain, table, hand, etc. ABSTRACT NOUNS are not physical things, but cannot be perceived using your senses. Examples of abstract nouns include words like weakness, education, fear, etc.


Choose whether the word in bold is an abstract noun or a concrete noun.


1. He was too upset to go to the party.
  concrete
  abstract

2. She was rewarded for her bravery.
  concrete
  abstract

3. They decided to adopt a cat from the animal shelter.
  abstract
  concrete

4. He wanted to find out the truth, but no one would tell him what really happened.
  abstract
  concrete

5. I got a chance to hang out with some old friends last night.
  abstract
  concrete

6. Sometimes I think that you don't value our friendship.
  concrete
  abstract

7. The empty bottle was on the table.
  concrete
  abstract

8. He goes to the beach every week-end.
  abstract
  concrete

9. I will be there in two hours.
  concrete
  abstract

10. I'd like to check the availability of this model.
  abstract
  concrete


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