A NOUN names or points out a person, place, or thing.
Our house is large.
The noun in this sentence is ______.
NREC
house
is
large
Our
55
26
house
40
The house is in a small city.
Which word is a noun?
NREC
city
small
The
A city is a place.
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A NOUN names or points out a person, place, or thing.
The boy was talented.
The noun in this sentence is _____.
NREC
boy
talented
was
The
25
55
28
His aunt clapped her hands as the boy sang his song.
Which word is a noun?
NREC
aunt
clapped
His
An aunt is a person.
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A NOUN names or points out a person, place, or thing.
Her bedroom is small.
What is the noun in this sentence?
NREC
bedroom
is
small
Her
55
25
40
Her closet is big.
his, small, desk
Which word could replace the noun in this sentence?
NREC
desk
small
his
Her desk is big.
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A NOUN names or points out a person, place, or thing.
The dress is black and white.
What is the noun in this sentence?
NREC
dress
The
black
and
28
25
85
She wore it to her sister's party and also for New Year's Eve.
again, graduation, at
Which word could replace a noun in this sentence?
NREC
graduation
at
again
She wore it to her sister's graduation and also for New Year's Eve.
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A NOUN names or points out a person, place, or thing.
His voice sounded soft and unclear.
What is the noun in this sentence?
NREC
voice
His
soft
sounded
40
25
55
Mrs. Smith could not hear Jim's answer to her question.
Which word is a noun?
NREC
answer
could
her
An answer is a thing.
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My brother is very tall.
What is the noun in this sentence?
NREC
brother
tall
is
My
25
55
40
He has long arms and needs shirts with very long sleeves.
big, likes, sweaters
Which word could replace a noun in this sentence?
NREC
sweaters
big
likes
He has long arms and needs sweaters with very long sleeves.
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The beach is sandy.
What is the noun in this sentence?
NREC
beach
is
sandy
The
55
25
28
Small birds run along the water's edge.
Which word is a noun?
NREC
edge
along
Small
An edge is a thing.
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8
Sweat ran down my grandmother's face.
Name one of the nouns in this sentence.
NREC
Sweat
ran
down
my
56
86
ran
40
She had run to catch her bus but vowed never to do so again.
Which word is a noun?
NREC
bus
never
again
A bus is a thing.
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9
The bell always chimes so loudly.
What is the noun in this sentence?
NREC
bell
chimes
always
loudly
56
74
71
chimes
Its peals are heard throughout the town.
all over, were, village
Which word or words could replace a noun in this sentence?
NREC
village
all over
were
Its peals are heard throughout the village.
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The cat hissed and meowed.
Which word is a noun?
NREC
cat
meowed
hissed
and
56
56
85
The hyena barked and growled.
dog, our, scratched
Which word could replace the noun in this sentence?.
NREC
dog
our
scratched
The dog barked and growled.
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11
The water was cold.
The noun in this sentence is _____.
NREC
water
was
cold
The
55
25
28
The air was cold, too.
Which word is a noun?
NREC
air
The
too
'Air' is a thing.
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Although her essay was long it was easy to read.
What is the noun in this sentence?
NREC
essay
her
long
easy
40
25
35
it
Although his report was short it was difficult to read.
her, story, typed
Which word could replace the noun in this sentence?
NREC
story
her
typed
Although his story was short it was difficult to read.
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As I looked out the window I saw lightning strike our old oak tree.
Which of the highlighted words is one of the nouns in this sentence?
NREC
window
looked
old
our
68
first
26
tree
40
The tree fell onto the street.
Which word is a noun?
NREC
street
fell
onto
A street is a place.
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14
The rabbit ate and ran.
Which word is a noun?
NREC
rabbit
ate
ran
and
56
56
85
The man stopped and watched.
smiled, paused, boy
Which word could replace the noun in this sentence?
NREC
boy
smiled
paused
The boy stopped and watched.
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Her new jacket is pretty.
What is the noun in this sentence?
NREC
jacket
new
pretty
is
25
fashionable
25
66
The buttons are covered with red cloth.
Which word is a noun?
NREC
cloth
red
covered
'Cloth' is a thing.
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A COMMON NOUN names any person, place, or thing. A PROPER NOUN names a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun is always capitalized.
I went to Madrid for my last vacation.
Name the proper noun in this sentence.
NPRP
Madrid
last
vacation
I
26
vacation
11
41
I went to Madrid for my last vacation. _____ is spoken there.
Poetry, Spanish
Fill in the proper noun.
NPRP
Spanish
Poetry
'Spanish' is a proper noun because it names a specific language.
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My best friend lives in Texas.
The proper noun in this sentence is _____.
NPRP
Texas
friend
best
My
11
26
friend
40
Her mother works in Chicago.
His, shops, Boston
Which word could replace the proper noun in this sentence?
NPRP
Boston
His
shops
Her mother works in Boston.
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Peter listens to classical music.
Name the common noun in this sentence.
NCMN
music
Peter
classical
listens
17
25
56
Mozart is his favorite composer.
Bach, special, musician
Which noun could replace the proper noun in this sentence?
NPRP
Bach
special
musician
Bach is his favorite composer.
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I am going to visit my cousin in Montana.
What is the proper noun in this sentence?
NPRP
Montana
I
cousin
my
41
11
40
Jim is about to visit his aunt in Vermont.
Which word is a proper name?
NPRP
Vermont
in
about
'Vermont' is a specific place.
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Henry could not believe that his sister cut her long red hair.
Name the proper noun in this sentence.
NPRP
Henry
sister
cut
long
11
56
26
hair
He told _____ how disappointed he was.
her, Paula, his sister
Fill in the proper noun.
NPRP
Paula
her
his sister
'Paula' is a proper noun because it names a specific person.
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The bottle broke when Sam kicked it.
What is the common noun in this sentence?
NCMN
bottle
broke
Sam
The
68
first
17
28
The piece of glass struck a nearby _____.
Ford, car, woman
Fill in the proper noun.
NPRP
Ford
car
woman
'Ford' is a proper noun because it names a specific kind of car.
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Paris continues to attract large numbers of tourists each year.
What is the proper noun in this sentence?
NPRP
Paris
to attract
large
tourists
99
26
numbers
11
London also attracts many visitors each year.
Jerusalem, welcomes, travelers
What noun could replace the proper name in this sentence?
NPRP
Jerusalem
welcomes
travelers
'Jerusalem' is a proper noun because it names a specific place.
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Hollywood is home to many movie stars.
What is the proper noun in this sentence?
NPRP
Hollywood
stars
is
movie
11
55
26
stars
California's sunny _____ created an ideal setting for the movie industry.
Los Angeles, climate
Fill in the common noun.
NCMN
climate
Los Angeles
'Climate' is a common noun because it names a thing that is NOT specific.
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On October 31, l995, "Cats" completed its thireenth year on Broadway.
Which word is a common noun?
NCMN
year
"Cats"
its
October
17
40
17
"Cats" is a spectacular musical based on poems by T. S. Eliot.
Which is a common noun?
NCMN
musical
based
Eliot
A musical is a thing.
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"Pinocchio" was my favorite movie when I was young.
Name the proper noun in this sentence.
NPRP
"Pinocchio"
was
young
movie
55
35
I
11
"Pinocchio" is an animated movie made by Walt Disney.
funny, film, Italian
Which word could replace a common noun in this sentence?
NCMN
film
funny
Italian
"Pinocchio" is an animated film made by Walt Disney.
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While visiting my aunt in Virginia, I saw many sights.
A common noun in this sentence is:
NCMN
aunt
saw
Virginia
many
56
17
26
sights
The old town of Williamsburg has been restored to look as it did in 1700.
Which word is a proper noun?
NPRP
Williamsburg
restored
town
'Williamsburg' is a specific place.
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Stephanie often traveled to New York City on business trips.
Which of these words is a proper noun in this sentence?
NPRP
Stephanie
traveled
to
business
56
86
26
trips
While in New York she loved to shop at _____.
length, Macy's, stores
Fill in the proper noun.
NPRP
Macy's
length
stores
'Macy's' is a proper noun because it names a specific store.
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Kodak is a giant in the photographic equipment industry.
Name the proper noun in this sentence.
NPRP
Kodak
giant
photographic
industry
11
26
industry
11
Fuji, a newcomer to the market, is challenging Kodak.
Name another proper noun besides 'Kodak' in this sentence.
NPRP
Fuji
'Fuji' is a proper noun because it names a specific company.
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I look forward to winter because I enjoy ice skating at Bear's Rink.
A common noun in this sentence is:
NCMN
winter
enjoy
at
Bear's Rink
68
second
86
17
I also look forward to summer because I enjoy riding my shiny Ross bicycle.
Which word is a common noun?
NCMN
bicycle
Ross
shiny
A bicycle is a thing.
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World travelers tend to agree that St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities anywhere.
What is the proper noun in this sentence?
NPRP
St. Petersburg
travelers
tend
beautiful
11
68
first
26
cities
Its famous museum, the Hermitage, houses a large collection of art.
paintings, beautiful, famous
Which word could replace a common noun in this sentence?
NCMN
paintings
beautiful
famous
Its famous museum, the Hermitage, houses a large collection of paintings.
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A COMPOUND NOUN is made up of two or more words that form a single unit.
They played ball in the backyard.
What is the compound noun in this sentence?
NCPD
backyard
ball
played
They
13
56
were playing
41
They stopped when a thunderstorm broke out.
Which word is a compound noun?
NCPD
thunderstorm
stopped
broke
'Thunderstorm' is a compound noun because it is made up of two words.
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He finished high school last year.
What is the compound noun in this sentence?
NCPD
high school
He
last year
41
21
He took physics in his senior year.
driver education, in June, completed
Which compound word could replace a noun in this sentence?
NCPD
driver education
in June
completed
He took driver education in his senior year.
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My brother Harry married a woman named Marylou.
What is the compound proper noun?
NCPD
Marylou
Harry
My
married
23
40
56
This makes Marylou my _____.\sister-in-law, relative, friend
Fill in the compound noun.
NCPD
sister-in-law
relative
friend
'Sister-in-law' is made up of three words that form a single unit.
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The only classes I ever enjoyed were social studies and science.
What is the compound noun in this sentence?
NCPD
social studies
science
I
and
13
41
85
I still have many of the textbooks in these subjects.
What is the compound noun in this sentence?
NCPD
textbooks
'Textbooks' is made up of two words that form a single unit.
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The Hawaiian Islands and Alaska were the last two states taken into the Union.
What is the compound noun in this sentence?
NCPD
Hawaiian Islands
last
Alaska
Union
26
states
13
13
They are two of the fifty states that make up the United States of America.
The compound noun in this sentence consists of how many words?\two, three, four
Choose the correct number.
NCPD
four
three
two
The compound noun 'United States of America' is made up of four words.
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Duke University has a fine reputation for the education of undergraduates.
Which word is a compound noun?
NCPD
undergraduates
education
has
fine reputation
16
56
21
education
My _____ attended college there.
best friend, father, grandfather
Fill in the compound noun.
NCPD
grandfather
best friend
father
My grandfather attended college there.
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The Supreme Court decides cases that require new ways of looking at the Constitution.
What is the compound noun in this sentence?
NCPD
Supreme Court
cases
new ways
Constitution
13
21
13
Sometimes a noun is made up of ____ words or more. This is called a compound noun.
two, three
Choose the correct number to fill in the blank.
NCPD
two
three
A compound noun is made up of two or more words.
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My younger sister loves to play baseball.
What is the compound noun in this sentence?
NCPD
baseball
younger
sister
My
26
sister
13
40
In the last game she hit a home run.
Which word is a compound noun?
NCPD
home run
last game
she hit
'Home run' is a two-word noun that names a specific play.
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George Washington Carver, in response to the lagging market for peanuts, invented hundreds of peanut products.
What is the compound noun in this sentence?
NCPD
George Washington Carver
lagging market
invented
response
21
56
13
One of these inventions was _____.
glue, roasted peanuts, peanut butter
Fill in the compound noun.
NCPD
peanut butter
roasted peanuts
glue
'Peanut butter' is made up of two words that form a single unit.
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I love to read and bought myself a book this weekend.
What is the compound noun?
NCPD
weekend
myself
book
bought
41
13
56
I generally prefer to read _____.
science fiction, novels, mystery stories
Fill in the blank with a compound noun.
NCPD
science fiction
novels
mystery stories
I generally prefer to read science fiction.
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Joseph can boast of having seen one of the most beautiful scenes San Francisco has to offer.
What is the compound proper noun in this sentence?
NPCD
San Francisco
boast
scenes
Joseph
57
can boast
13
23
He saw the sunrise over the city with the Golden Gate Bridge in back of it.
Which word is the compound common noun?
NCCD
sunrise
city
Golden Gate Bridge
'Sunrise' is a common noun made up of two words.
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Mother sat in her rocking chair with the crying baby in her arms.
Name the compound noun in this sentence.
NCPD
rocking chair
crying baby
arms
with
21
13
large figure
86
Daylight was pouring in through the open windows.
Which word is the compound noun?
NCPD
Daylight
pouring
open windows
'Daylight' is made up of two words that form a single unit.
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There are many advantages to buying one's favorite music on a compact disc.
What is the compound noun?
NCPD
compact disc
favorite music
are
advantages
21
55
13
The recording of the "New World Symphony" by Dvorak sounded like a live concert.
Choose the compound noun.
NCPD
"New World Symphony"
sounded like
concert
"New World Symphony" is a proper noun made up of three words.
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What Heidi wanted for her birthday was circled in red ink in the catalogue.
Which word is the compound noun?
NCPD
birthday
Heidi
catalogue
red ink
13
13
21
She was happy although not surprised when she received the Walkman.
Which word is the compound noun in this sentence?
NCPD
Walkman
received
although
'Walkman' is a compound noun because it is made up of two words.
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"Thumbelina" is my favorite fairy tale.
Name the compound noun.
NCPD
fairy tale
"Thumbelina"
my
is
13
40
55
This fairy tale was written by Hans Christian Andersen.
Choose the compound proper noun.
NPCD
Hans Christian Andersen
fairy tale
was written
'Hans Christian Andersen' is a proper noun made up of three words.
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An ABSTRACT NOUN names things we cannot know with our senses, like ideas, feelings, qualities, or relationships.
Henry admired his manager's honesty.
Name the abstract noun in this sentence.
NABS
honesty
Henry
admired
his
10
56
40
His manager had great integrity.
Which word is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
integrity
manager
great
'Integrity' is an abstract noun because it names a quality.
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Laura promised to tell the truth.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
truth
to tell
promised
Laura
99
56
10
A noun like truth is _____ because it names an idea, which is something we cannot see.
compound, proper, abstract
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
NABR
abstract
proper
compound
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It was impossible for Charlie to conceal his sadness.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
sadness
Charlie
impossible
his
10
Charlie
27
it
40
He could never hide his feelings.
difficult, emotions, show
Choose the abstract noun that could replace the noun.
NABS
emotions
difficult
show
He could never hide his emotions.
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The lieutenant was saved by the soldier's bravery.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
bravery
lieutenant
saved
The
12
surprised
57
was saved
28
The soldier took pride in being in the army.
Which word is the abstract noun?
NABS
pride
soldier
army
'Pride' is an abstract noun because it names a feeling.
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Janet has the ability to write well.
What is the abstract noun in the above sentence?
NABS
ability
Janet
well
has
10
71
write
56
She has a natural skill with words.
developed, talent, paint
Which word could replace the abstract noun?
NABS
talent
developed
paint
She has a natural talent with words.
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Mr. Donner would not tolerate laziness in his office.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
laziness
Mr. Donner
tolerate
office
10
57
would ... tolerate
14
He demanded hard work but encouraged self-reliance.
restaurant, sloppy, independence
Which word could replace the compound abstract noun?
NABS
independence
restaurant
sloppy
He demanded hard work but encouraged independence.
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Bob was able to maintain his leadership of the club even after his serious accident.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
leadership
club
serious
to maintain
15
26
accident
99
The club members gave him a watch for his service.
Choose the abstract noun.
NABS
service
members
watch
'Service' is an abstract noun because it names something that we cannot see.
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Throughout the horrible night, it was hope that held them together.
Which word is the abstract noun?
NABS
hope
horrible
them
together
26
night
41
71
held
Nouns that name things we cannot see, like _____ or qualities or relationships, are called abstract nouns.
wind, ideas, friends
Fill in the blank.
NABi
ideas
wind
friends
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Hatred often inspires one to act violently.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
Hatred
act
violently
one
56
71
act
43
Violence is even more frequent when anger is coupled with _____.
frustration, men, itself
Fill in the abstract noun.
NABS
frustration
men
itself
'Frustration' is an abstract noun because it names a feeling.
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Democracy means that a country is ruled by its people.
Choose the abstract noun.
NABS
Democracy
country
means
people
16
60
12
Alexander Hamilton was devoted to democratic _____.
principles, leaders, events
Fill in the abstract noun.
NABS
principles
leaders
events
'Principles' is an abstract noun because it names something we cannot see.
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The haunted house filled me with terror.
Choose the abstract noun.
NABS
terror
me
house
haunted
41
14
26
house
How could such a beautiful spot inspire such horror?
Which word is the abstract noun?
NABS
horror
beautiful
spot
'Horror' is an abstract noun. It names something we cannot see.
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Ellen's talent for music was universally admired.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
talent
music
admired
universally
15
57
was admired
71
admired
Listening to her play was a wonderful _____.
concert, evening, experience
Fill in the abstract noun.
NABS
experience
concert
evening
'Experience' is an abstract noun. It names something we cannot see.
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Time flies when you're on vacation and enjoying yourself.
Choose the abstract noun.
NABS
Time
flies
vacation
and
56
15
85
Time crawls when you're filled with _____ to reach your destination.
food, water, eagerness
Fill in the abstract noun.
NABS
eagerness
food
water
'Eagerness' is an abstract noun because it names a feeling.
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Sheila had faith in God, and with that she could endure anything.
Choose the abstract noun.
NABS
faith
Sheila
and
could
10
85
58
could endure
It gave her the courage to face her troubles.
luck, strength, anxious
Choose the abstract noun that could replace another abstract noun.
NABS
strength
luck
anxious
It gave her the strength to face her troubles.
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The children had more love for the dog than for the cat.
Choose the abstract noun.
NABS
love
more
dog
had
26
love
15
dog
68
first
But the cat's self-reliance made up for it.
suffice, toys, independence
Choose the word that could replace the abstract noun.
NABS
independence
suffice
toys
But the cat's independence made up for it.
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An ABSTRACT NOUN names things we cannot know with our senses. A CONCRETE NOUN names things we can perceive with our senses.
Shakespeare was active in the theater.
Name the abstract noun.
NABS
theater
Shakespeare
was
active
10
55
26
Shakespeare
Shakespeare wrote most of his plays for one theater in London, England.
In this sentence, is the word 'theater' abstract or concrete?
What is your choice?
NAORC
concrete
abstract
In this sentence 'theater' refers to a place, not an idea.
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Harry's becoming a lifeguard was quite an accomplishment.
Which is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
accomplishment
Harry's
lifeguard
becoming
19
24
55
His will to succeed helped him qualify for the job.
Which word is the concrete noun?
NCON
job
will
qualify
'Job' is a concrete noun because it means a thing, not an idea.
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Clarence joined a political club because of his ambition to become president.
Choose the abstract noun in this sentence.
NABS
ambition
president
political
his
12
president
26
club
40
Later, he decided to continue the tradition that the oldest son in his family take over the family business.
Choose the abstract noun in this sentence.
NABS
tradition
business
family
'Tradition' is an abstract noun because it names something we cannot see.
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It was worth the risk of falling to climb to the top of Mount Everest.
Which is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
risk
Mount Everest
to climb
top
10
99
top
14
top
The climb is a real test of endurance.
Choose the concrete noun.
NCON
climb
test
endurance
'Climb' is a concrete noun because it names a thing, not an idea.
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When Sally first learned about numbers, she wanted to count to infinity.
Choose the abstract noun in this sentence.
NABS
infinity
Sally
numbers
to count
10
15
numbers
99
Now she has other _____.
textbooks, classes, goals
Fill in the abstract noun.
NABS
goals
textbooks
classes
'Goals' is an abstract noun because it names things we cannot see.
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All organisms are primarily concerned with survival.
Which is the concrete noun in this sentence?
NCON
organisms
primarily
survival
with
71
concerned
69
organism
86
Adaptation to environment is essential to accomplish this.
Choose the concrete noun.
NCON
environment
Adaptation
essential
'Environment' is a concrete noun because it names a thing, not an idea.
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It took a lot of courage for little Timmy to run in front of the car to save his sister.
Choose the abstract noun in this sentence.
NABS
courage
little
sister
car
26
Timmy
12
sister
15
Timmy received _____ for what he did.
praise, money, letters
Fill in the abstract noun.
NABS
praise
money
letters
'Praise' is an abstract noun because it names an idea.
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John's bent head, his bashful looks, and his quiet tone all revealed his shyness.
Choose the abstract noun.
NABS
shyness
bashful
revealed
his
26
looks
56
40
When he gave me a kiss on Valentine's Day, it was a surprise to us all.
What is the concrete noun in this sentence?
NCON
kiss
gave
was
'Kiss' is a concrete noun because it names a thing.
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69
The art galleries formed an association to advertise their artists more effectively.
Choose the abstract noun.
NABS
association
formed
effectively
artists
56
71
advertise
16
Nouns that name things we cannot see, like ideas or qualities or _____, are called abstract nouns.
compounds, relationships, words
Fill in the blank.
NABE
relationships
compounds
words
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70
When I take a math test I become nervous.
Choose the concrete noun.
NCON
test
math
become
nervous
26
test
55
69
Nouns that name things we can perceive with our senses are called _____ nouns.
abstract, concrete, common
Fill in the blank.
ncte
concrete
abstract
common
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71
As a citizen of the United States of America I am guaranteed some inalienable human rights.
Which is the concrete noun in this sentence?
NCON
citizen
rights
inalienable
human
69
citizen
26
rights
26
rights
Among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Is there a concrete noun in this sentence?\Yes, No
What is your choice?
NCON
No
Yes
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72
Coming from a very poor family, Manuel faced hardships which most children in the community were spared.
Choose the abstract noun in this sentence.
NABS
hardships
community
faced
Manuel
15
community
68
first
10
However, the support of his family and the _____ of his friends helped him to weather it all.
jokes, encouragement, clothing
Choose the abstract noun.
NABS
encouragement
jokes
clothing
'Encouragement' is an abstract noun because it names an idea.
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73
Ida considered it her duty to help people who needed shelter.
Which is the concrete proper noun in this sentence?
NCTP
Ida
duty
considered
shelter
69
68
15
She tried to give them comfort at the shelter in her church basement.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
comfort
church
basement
'Comfort' names an idea.
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74
Nations often sign treaties as much for economic reasons as for political purposes.
Choose the abstract noun in this sentence.
NABS
purposes
political
treaties
often
26
purposes
15
71
sign
Economic growth is now very important to all countries.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
growth
countries
Economic
'Growth' is an abstract noun because it names something we cannot see.
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75
Long ago, men defended their honor by fighting duels.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
NABS
honor
duels
defended
their
15
56
40
Sometimes a prince or king would make the men settle their differences peacefully.
Which is the abstract noun?
NABS
differences
king
men
'Differences' is an abstract noun because it names things we cannot see.
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76
ACHILLES AND HIS FAMOUS WEAKNESS: Achilles was a famous Greek hero known for his valor in the Trojan War.
There are four nouns in this sentence.\Which one is an abstract noun?
R
valor
Achilles
hero
Trojan War
'Valor' is an abstract noun because it names an idea.
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77
Achilles had acquired his great strength as a newborn baby.
What is the proper noun in this sentence?
R
Achilles
'Achilles' is a proper noun because it names a specific person.
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78
His mother, Thetis, had heard a prophecy that he would die in battle when he was young.
What common noun in this sentence names a person?
R
mother
'Mother' is a common noun that names a person.
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79
Fearing this, she took the baby to the underworld and dipped him in the Styx.
What common noun in this sentence names a place?
R
underworld
'Underworld' is a common noun that names a place.
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80
The Styx is a legendary river over which the Greek gods took sacred oaths.
What is the proper noun in this sentence?
R
Styx
'Styx' is a proper noun because it names a specific place.
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81
This powerful river made Achilles' entire body invulnerable, except for the heel by which Thetis held him when she dipped him in.
How many common nouns are there in this sentence?\two, three, four
What is your choice?
R
three
two
four
They are: 'river,' 'body,' and 'heel.'
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82
Years later, the Trojan War between Troy and Greece began.
There are three proper nouns in this sentence. Which one is also a compound noun?
R
Trojan War
Troy
Greece
'Trojan War' is made up of two words that form a single unit.
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83
In the tenth year of the war, when Achilles stubbornly refused to fight because of a disagreement with King Agamemnon, the Greeks were nearly defeated.
What is the compound noun in this sentence?
R
King Agamemnon
'King Agamemnon' is made up of two words that form a single unit.
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84
Achilles' return to battle changed the _____ of his comrades dramatically.
uniforms, weapons, luck, cheers
Fill in the blank with an abstract noun chosen from among these nouns.
R
luck
uniforms
weapons
cheers
'Luck' is an abstract noun because it names something we cannot see.
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85
Taking on the _____ with a passion, he single-handedly reversed the outcome of the war.
enemy, army, Trojans, soldiers
Fill in the blank with a proper noun chosen from these nouns.
R
Trojans
army
enemy
soldiers
'Trojans' is a proper noun because it names specific people.
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86
His fearlessness encouraged his soldiers and frightened the enemy.
What is the abstract noun in this sentence?
R
fearlessness
'Fearlessness' is an abstract noun because it names a quality.
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87
Even Hector, the most powerful Trojan of all, could not escape the wrath of Achilles, and was slain by him.
There are four nouns in this sentence. Which one is abstract?
R
wrath
'Wrath' is an abstract noun because it names a feeling.
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88
After Achilles killed Hector, the Greeks stormed Troy.
How many proper nouns are there in this sentence?\two, three, four, five
What is your choice?
R
four
five
three
two
They are: 'Achilles,' 'Hector,' 'Greeks,' and 'Troy.'
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89
The war had been won, but there was one more battle to be fought.
The last noun in this sentence is _____.
R
battle
'Battle' is a noun because it names a thing.
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90
Hector's crafty brother, Paris, vowed to avenge the death of the great Trojan.
What common noun in this sentence names a person?
R
brother
'Brother' is a common noun that names a person.
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91
Paris fired an arrow at Achilles that plunged into his vulnerable heel.
In this sentence two common nouns name things. One is 'arrow.' What is the other?
R
heel
'Heel' is a common noun that names a thing.
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92
The injury cost Achilles his life at the hands of Hector's brother.
The first common noun in this sentence is _____.
R
injury
'Injury' is a common noun because it names a thing.
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93
When Thetis saw Achilles' body, she cried to the heavens, but all in vain.
What is the common noun in this sentence that names a place?
R
heavens
'Heavens' is a common noun that names a place.
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94
It is ironic that despite Achilles' greatness, his destiny was fulfilled by a single arrow.
There are two abstract nouns in this sentence. One is 'greatness.' What is the other?
R
destiny
'Destiny' is an abstract noun because it names an idea.
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95
Today it is not uncommon to hear someone describe a particular weakness of his own as his 'Achilles heel.'
Choose the compound noun in this sentence.
R
Achilles heel
someone
his own
'Achilles heel' is an expression made up of two words that form a single unit.
