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Abstract & Concrete Nouns
| Abstract Noun: An abstract noun names a quality, characteristic, or an idea. Similar to ideas, abstract nouns can not be touched - love, hate, dreams, poverty, Christianity, etc. |
| Concrete Noun: A concrete noun is a word that names an object that can be physically felt by the senses -> a Person, Place, or Thing that can be touched, seen, smelled, heard, or tasted. |
| Both abstract and common nouns can be either proper or common nouns |
Abstract & Concrete Nouns - Usage Examples
| Abstract |
Can beauty be hidden in a container? |
| Abstract |
Can love climb out of a paper bag? |
| Abstract |
Can rudeness be burned in flames? |
| Concrete |
Can a teddy bear be locked in a closet? |
| Concrete & Proper |
Can New York City hide under a bed? |
| Concrete & Proper |
Will Monica cook tonight? |
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