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:

she

beauty 

run

Drew

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

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun 

Possible Answers:

Skip

Run

Happy

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

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun 

Possible Answers:

Scared

She

Jump

Jessica

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

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Coldness

Lindsey

Florida

Sarah

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

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Bravery 

She

Him

He

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

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Jake

Dream

She

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

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

She

Elegance 

California 

Florida

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

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Power

Him

Run

Hide

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

Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun

Possible Answers:

Generation

Him

Maggie

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 #31 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1

Which sentence(s) contains an abstract noun?

Possible Answers:

Alex's brilliance astonished her teacher.

The dog dashed to fetch a ball.

Jae's mother is turning 63 years old tomorrow.

Sharon baked a large cake for a contest.

All of the answer choices are correct.

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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