Using Abstract Nouns Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.3.1.C

Core Standard
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We often use basic concrete nouns in our writing and speech. Abstract nouns are a bold distraction from these standard people, places, and things. Abstract nouns usually focus on an idea or conditional rather than a solid tangible being or object. Mastering the use of these words helps make us powerful when expressing our ideas and thoughts. Using these types of words does draw away from humanistic descriptions. This is the one drawback of using these words in language. They do not offer readers anything that they can touch, see, hear, taste, smell. This set of worksheets will help a great deal in putting this concept to work for students. Learning how to take these words to the next level is the goal here.

Abstract Nouns Worksheets To Print:

Bravery - This is a simple introduction for students to work with. Bravery is something that can be demonstrated, but not touched.

Loyalty - We start to sort nouns based on their intentional form. The words to choose from are found at the bottom of the worksheet.

Super Pig - We use the nouns to complete sentences. Read each sentence and choose the word that best completes each one. Each word will only be used once.

Sunny Feelings - Another sentence filler here for you. We learn the meaning and use of nine commonly used words.

Enthusiasm - We take this one to new heights and differentiate nouns. Think about someone who shows enthusiasm.

Abstract Nouns - Match each abstract noun with a picture that represents it in some manner.

Draw a Picture - Choose two abstract nouns and draw a picture to illustrate each. Make sure you write the noun in the box with your drawing.

Complete the Story - Choose from the list of abstract nouns to complete the story. Words can only be used once.

Once upon a time... - This story is a bit out there! The words are not defined for you. You might need to look a few up.

Abstract Finder - Circle the abstract noun in each sentence. Remember that abstract nouns are objects you experience with your senses.

Quotes - Circle the abstract noun in each quote. Remember that abstract nouns are objects you experience with your senses.

Concrete Nouns - A single noun is in bold in the following sentences. Underline the word if it is a concrete noun and circle it if it is an abstract noun.

So Bold - A ditto of the previous type of worksheet. You will underline and circle words in sentences based on how they are used.

Unscrambled - Unscramble the words to reveal the abstract noun. The first letter is provided for help.

Crazy Eyes Puzzle - Circle the abstract nouns and then find each in the word search puzzle.

What Are Abstract Nouns?


Abstract nouns are the names of feelings, emotions, states, actions, ideas, qualities and experiences that are untouchable. Abstract nouns do not have a physical presence, but we have a concept of them in our minds.


An abstract noun is a type of noun that cannot be detected with your five senses as they are not concrete or physical. You cannot smell, hear, taste, or feel them.


For Example:

- Dream: I had a dream last night.

As a "dream" can't be held or tasted, you feel like you have seen it, but basically it's a feeling and you can't show your dream to someone else.

- Peace: We should maintain peace on Earth.

The term "peace" refers to the phase of tranquility and an era free of war zone, however, you simply cannot taste or smell this period. You can simply feel it by having the concept or idea in your mind that can be explained only through words and calm body language.

- Childhood: My childhood was full of joy.


Now "childhood" and "joy" both are abstract nouns as you can touch a child, but you can't touch or hold his childhood. Similarly, joy can be just felt inside your mind, but it can't be heard or seen as it has no physical shape, color or size.


Why Are They Important?


You can form these parts of speech by transforming others that encompass it. Abstract nouns can also be formed from adjectives, verbs, and common nouns. Here is an example of making a transition from an adjective. Quality: Honesty, intelligence, bravery, kindness, rudeness, etc. They are basically derived from adjectives. As we said, verbs can undergo this transition as well. Take a look at these actions: Laughter, movement, judgment, etc. Common nouns can undergo this transformation to suggest a state of being such as in the words: Childhood, prophethood, sickness, poverty, death, etc.


All these states are not touchable, but you have an idea or imagination about them. The names of the subjects are also abstract nouns e.g: science, chemistry, geography, etc. You can touch a book of science, but you cannot say that you are holding all that encompasses science. As we can see from all that we have explored these parts of speech enable us to express extremes when we are discussing things that are comprised of all or nothing. There most common use is to express qualities, ideas, and concepts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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