English grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension exercises






Topic: Abstract or concrete noun? 2



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. I've never liked that singer.
  concrete
  abstract

2. He lacks compassion.
  concrete
  abstract

3. Why did they even bother trying to convince their friend to quit?
  concrete
  abstract

4. Nope, this is not the book that I ordered.
  abstract
  concrete

5. The bedsheets were dirty, and the pillows were hard.
  concrete
  abstract

6. I saw that movie, but I had a hard time following the plot.
  concrete
  abstract

7. The director quit because he realized that the movie would be horrible.
  abstract
  concrete

8. Sorry, I changed my mind.
  concrete
  abstract

9. The photos were underdeveloped.
  concrete
  abstract

10. The screen was a bit dark, but I could still see everything quite well.
  abstract
  concrete


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