PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Do you know
what a noun is?
What is a noun? “A noun is people, place, thing, idea!”
What is an abstract noun?
An abstract noun is intangible!
“We cannot” “see, smell, taste, hear or touch an abstract noun”
An abstract noun is the name of a quality,
action or state!
Many abstract nouns are formed with “adjectives, verbs and common nouns” by adding a suffix.
Abstract Nouns from “Adjectives“...
Can you find
the abstract nouns?
She has shown great kindness to others!
(She is kind)
They were known for
their bravery in the war!
(They were brave)
The reality of the
situation is not too good!
(A real situation)
His strength was
beyond our imagination!
(He was strong)
The happiness in the family was overwhelming! (They were happy)
Abstract Nouns from “Verbs“...
Growth in the company is better than expected!
(To grow)
It has been a pleasure doing business with you! (To please)
There was a belief that
the story might be true!
(To believe)
The marriage was a huge success with compromise! (To marry)
That was a very relaxing night out! (To relax)
Abstract Nouns from “Common Nouns”...
They had a wonderful childhood growing up! (child+hood)
Their friendship has
lasted for many years! (friend+ship)
She earned a scholarship with hard work! (scholar+ship)
She displays great leadership in her position as president! (leader+ship)
Work with your teacher
to better understand
this subject!
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