Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts : Use Abstract Nouns: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.C

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Example Question #1 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun 

Possible Answers:

Drew

she

run

beauty 

Correct answer:

beauty 

Explanation:

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

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

"run" is a verb. 

"she" is a pronoun. 

"Drew" is a noun. 

Example Question #1 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun 

Possible Answers:

Happy

Run

Skip

Charlie

Correct answer:

Happy

Explanation:

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

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

Example Question #2 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun 

Possible Answers:

Jessica

Scared

She

Jump

Correct answer:

Scared

Explanation:

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

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

Example Question #3 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Lindsey

Coldness

Sarah

Florida

Correct answer:

Coldness

Explanation:

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

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

Example Question #4 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

He

Him

Bravery 

She

Correct answer:

Bravery 

Explanation:

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

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

Example Question #5 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Him

She

Dream

Jake

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 #6 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Florida

Elegance 

She

California 

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 #7 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Him

Run

Hide

Power

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 #1 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Maggie

Him

Generation

She

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 #1 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C

Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?

Possible Answers:

Sharon baked a large cake for a contest.

Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher.

All of the answer choices are correct.

Jae's mother is turning 63 years old tomorrow.

The dog dashed to fetch a ball.

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.

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