Abstract Nouns
Give 5 abstract noun examples.
(written)
Advice, art, beauty, love, courage, pride, progress, proof, responsibility, etc.
_________ sure you always answer the phone, even if it rings after the shop has closed.
Make
“Chilli peppers come in all shapes, sizes and colours, from tiny, extremely hot chillies, to large mild ones.”
Which is the referring word and what does it refer to?
Ones (refers to chillies)
In my opinion, ___ meat, red and white, is bad for you. (all or enough)
all
Make an abstract noun from this word:
differ
difference
Don't _________ to bring your English book to class.
forget
The most important meal is breakfast, even though ______ is probably the most difficult for many of _____.
(any/ it/ their/ these/ they/ this/ you/ your)
it
you
Sorry, I can't go out tonight. I haven't got
_______ money (some or any)
any
Is injection an abstract noun?
no
Pay __________ to who is in the building before closing.
attention
Whatever physical activity appeals to you, make ____ part of _____ daily routine.
(any/ it/ their/ these/ they/ this/ you/ your)
It
your
A: Do you want white wine or red?
B: _________ , thanks. Can I just have some water?
(Both, Neither, or Either)
Neither
Make abstract nouns from these words:
Move Evaporate
Movement
Evaporation
If you are in an avalanche area, _____ notice of warning signs.
take
Give your parents a break: _____ are just doing _______ job. ______ want you to eat properly, so you’ll develop, be healthy, and keep ______ moods balanced.
(any/ it/ their/ these/ they/ this/ you/ your)
They
their
They
your
____________ means that there is not enough of something.
__________ means that there is not a lot of something, but there is enough.
(few, very few, little, very little or a few, a little)
Few, very few, little, very little means that there is not enough of something.
A few or a little means that there is not a lot of something but there is enough.
Make abstract nouns from these words:
Direct Survive
Direction
Survival
If you are caught in the path of an avalanche, try to get to the side of it. If you can’t do this, ______ on to an anchor, such as a tree.
hold
“Indigenous to Central and South America, chilli peppers have been cultivated there for nearly 10,000 years.”
Which is the referring word and what is it referring to?
There (refers to Central and South America)
A: What's the quickest way to get to the town centre?
B: Bus or tram. __________ way takes about twenty minutes.
(Either, neither or both)
Either