Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts : Language

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Example Question #33 : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Dream

She

Jake

Him

Correct answer:

Dream

Explanation:

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. 

"Dream" is an abstract noun. It is a concept.

Example Question #34 : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

She

California 

Florida

Elegance 

Correct answer:

Elegance 

Explanation:

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. 

"Elegance" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.

Example Question #35 : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Power

Hide

Him

Run

Correct answer:

Power

Explanation:

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. 

"Power" is an abstract noun. It is a concept.

Example Question #36 : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Him

Generation

She

Maggie

Correct answer:

Generation

Explanation:

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. 

"Generation" is an abstract noun. It is a quality concept

Example Question #31 : Language

Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?

Possible Answers:

Jae's mother is turning 63 years old tomorrow.

All of the answer choices are correct.

The dog dashed to fetch a ball.

Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher.

Sharon baked a large cake for a contest.

Correct answer:

Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher.

Explanation:

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. In the sentence "Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher." the abstract noun is "brilliance." Brilliance is a quality used to describe Alex and not something that can be held, touched, or felt. Brilliance in this context refers to Alex's intelligence, which is not an actual object or thing.

Example Question #32 : Language

Which sentence(s) uses an abstract noun?

Possible Answers:

Brian ate an entire bag of chips for lunch!

Raul did bring his homework home from school, so he had to sit out of recess the next day.

Gary couldn't find his dog's new chew bone anywhere.

Jessie's owner must have patience beyond measure to deal with her naughty kitten behavior.

Correct answer:

Jessie's owner must have patience beyond measure to deal with her naughty kitten behavior.

Explanation:

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. In the sentence, "Jessie's owner must have patience beyond measure to deal with her naughty kitten behavior." the abstract noun is "patience." Patience is a quality used to describe Jessie's owner and not something that can be held, touched, or felt. Patience in this context refers to Jessie's owner's ability to stay calm and tolerate her bad behavior, which is not an actual object or thing.

Example Question #33 : Language

Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?

Possible Answers:

Montgomery has three sisters and two brothers.

None of the answer choices are correct.

This year for Christmas, I am asking for a new bicycle.

Audrey is going to dress like a princess for Halloween.

Yago played video games until midnight last night!

Correct answer:

None of the answer choices are correct.

Explanation:

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. All of the sentences contain nouns, but none have an abstract noun. An example of an abstract noun could be a feeling like anguish, amazement, or stupidity, or a concept like a failure, favoritism, or mercy.

Example Question #34 : Language

Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?

Possible Answers:

My dog Jarvis showed great self-control when he didn't chase the neighbor's cat.

All of the answer choices are correct.

Dani has a huge ego and thinks she is the best cheerleader.

Dewey felt as if he were in a pit of despair when his dog ran away.

My mother felt great disappointment when she saw my report card.

Correct answer:

All of the answer choices are correct.

Explanation:

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. All of the answer choices use an abstract noun! Despair, self-control, ego, and disappointment are all feelings or qualities rather than actual objects or things.

Example Question #41 : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts

Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?

Possible Answers:

Regan displayed her patriotism on the Fourth of July with a red, white, and blue hat.

Ash led his class down the sidewalk to the playground.

None of the answer choices are correct.

Preston likes to eat his steaks medium-rare and with mushrooms.

Mike ran a marathon last weekend in Maine.

Correct answer:

Regan displayed her patriotism on the Fourth of July with a red, white, and blue hat.

Explanation:

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing. In the sentence, "Regan displayed her patriotism on the Fourth of July with a red, white, and blue hat." the abstract noun is "patriotism." Patriotism is a quality used to describe Regan and not something that can be held, touched, or felt. Patriotism in this context refers to Regan's support, pride, and devotion to her county, which is not an actual object or thing.

Example Question #42 : Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts

Select the word that is an abstract noun from the sentence below:

He couldn't imagine the fear Sarah felt as she prepared to jump out of the airplane!

Possible Answers:

fear

Sarah

he

jump

Correct answer:

fear

Explanation:

An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing that you could see or touch.

"Fear" is an abstract noun. It is a feeling. 

"Jump" is a verb. 

"He" is a pronoun. 

"Sarah" is a noun.

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