All Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #26 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
she
Drew
beauty
run
beauty
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
Happy
Skip
Charlie
Run
Happy
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
Jump
Jessica
Scared
She
Scared
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
Lindsey
Sarah
Coldness
Florida
Coldness
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
Him
Bravery
He
She
Bravery
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
Jake
She
Him
Dream
Dream
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
She
Elegance
Florida
California
Elegance
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
Power
Him
Run
Hide
Power
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 #8 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
She
Maggie
Him
Generation
Generation
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?
Sharon baked a large cake for a contest.
The dog dashed to fetch a ball.
Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher.
All of the answer choices are correct.
Jae's mother is turning 63 years old tomorrow.
Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher.
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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All Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts Resources
