Abstract and Concrete Noun

Read each sentence and identify if the bolded noun is concrete or

abstract.

1. Her hope kept her moving forward.

2. The bird flew across the sky.
3. They celebrated their success with a party.
4. The pencil broke during the test.
5. His honesty is what everyone admires.
6. The sun set over the ocean.
7. She held onto her dreams.
8. The phone rang loudly.
9. We could sense his bravery.
10. She gave her trust freely.

Select the correct answer for each question.

11. Which is an abstract noun?

(10) table (b) honesty (c) apple (d) chair

12. Identify the concrete noun in “He gained respect.”

(10) gained (b) he (c) respect (d) none

13. Choose the abstract noun in “Her courage inspired many.”

(10) her (b) courage (c) inspired (d) many

14. Which option is a concrete noun?

(10) hope (b) mountain (c) kindness (d) freedom

15. In “She showed great wisdom,” identify the abstract noun:

(10) she (b) great (c) wisdom (d) showed

16. Which of these is a concrete noun?

(10) love (b) tree (c) honesty (d) loyalty

17. The abstract noun in “We admired her bravery” is:

 (10) admired (b) bravery (c) her (d) none

18. Which sentence contains a concrete noun?

(a) Laughter filled the room. (b) The book fell on the floor.

I Hope was high. (d) Dreams can come true.

19. In “Her ideas were unique,” which is the abstract noun?

(10) her (b) unique (c) ideas (d) were

20. Identify the concrete noun: “The clock ticks loudly.”

(10) ticks (b) clock (c) loudly (d) none

Multiple
Identifying Concrete
Choice
and Abstract Nouns
Questions

1. Abstract 1. (b)

2. Concrete 2. I

3. Abstract 3. (b)

4. Concrete 4. (b)

5. Abstract 5. I

6. Concrete 6. (b)

7. Abstract 7. (b)

8. Concrete 8. (b)

9. Abstract 9. I

10. Abstract 10. (b)

Instructions: Classify each noun as abstract (A) or concrete (C).

1. Freedom ___

2. Bicycle ___
3. Justice ___

4. Computer ___

5. Knowledge ___

6. Elephant ___

7. Kindness ___

8. Rainbow ___

9. Success ___

10. Basket ___

Instructions: Circle the abstract nouns (things you can’t touch or see) and underline the
concrete nouns (things you can touch or see).

1. The teacher gave us homework about friendship.

2. My brother showed courage during the storm.

3. We put flowers in a glass vase.

4. The happiness on her face made everyone smile.

5. Mom bought apples and bananas from the market.

6. The baby felt fear during the loud thunder.

7. Our class learned about honesty and respect.

8. I dropped my pencil under the table.

9. The movie was full of excitement and adventure.

10. The cat jumped onto the soft pillow.

HOMOPHONES

Fill in the blanks using the right choice given in brackets.

1. Get up my (sun / son).

2. You (ought / aught) to have said it long ago.

3. (Buoys / Boys) float on the sea to warn ships of danger.

4. He skidded because he did not apply the (brake / break).

5. We must try our best to (caste / cast) away all prejudices.

6. I did not have the (hart / heart).

7. The (hair / hare) has a short tail.

8. The flesh of Kangaroo sells very (deer / dear) .

9. He told me the (tail / tale) of a fox.

10. The travellers had a terrible journey through the (torturous / tortuous) road.

11. The children have been playing for (two / too) .

12. What is the (prize / price) of it.

13. Please (pray / prey) for me.

14. We (peel / peal) the orange with a knife.

15. Please (pass / pause) for a while.

16. The time is half (passed / past) ten.

17. Her face became (pale / pall) because of fear.

18. (Ore / Oar) is used to row the boat.

19. (Led / Lead) is a heavy metal.

20. Every airport has a (hanger / hangar) .

21. There is a (whole / hole) in the bucket.

22. The strength for Achilles was on his (heal / heel) .

23. If you want to reach God you have to (forgo / forego) worldly pleasures.

24. (Fowl / Foul) bird does not fly in the air.

25. She nattated series of (descrete / descreet) events.

1. Nobody can ......... what I tell ......... (hear / here)

2. ......... desires in our village to become a ......... (nun / none)

3. She brushed away her ......... when she elarnt her booking was confirmed in
three ......... A/c. (tear / tier)

4. ......... how the ......... is tumultuous

5. ......... ......... you till now? (Were / Where)

6. I have not ......... the ......... cover book till now. (red / read)

7. The house ......... was ......... to work for many hours without rest. (maid / made)

8. They ......... at the market where they buy ......... (meat / meet)

9. Last ........., she was ......... (weak / week)

10. ......... people cannot show the ......... way to success. (idle / ideal)

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition:

1. The meeting is scheduled ___ 9:00 AM.

2. She will be back ___ a few minutes.

3. We usually have lunch ___ noon.

4. The concert starts ___ 7:30 PM.

5. They have a conference call ___ Monday.

6. The deadline for the project is ___ the end of the week.
7. We go for a walk in the park ___ the evening.

8. The movie is showing ___ 8:45 PM.

9. The store is open ___ 10:00 AM ___ 6:00 PM.

10. The party is planned ___ Saturday night.

Read the following sentences and circle all the prepositions.

1. The dog sat on the mat.

2. The books are in the bag.

3. The kite flew above the trees.

4. She hid the gift behind the cupboard.

5. He went to the park with all his friends.

Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.

1. The bird is flying ______ (over/under) the bridge.

2. I put the flowers _______ (in/on) the vase.

3. She hid the treasure _______ (behind/beside) the tree.

4. We will meet ______ (at/on) 6 o’clock.

5. My house is _______ (next to/far from) the school.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions

1. The cat is ___________ the table.

2. The ball is ___________ the box.

3. The stars shine ___________ the sky.

4. The book is ___________ the shelf.

5. The bird is flying ___________ the tree.

6. The sun is ___________ the clouds.

7. The rabbit is hiding ___________ the bush.

8. The fish is swimming ___________ the water.

9. The cat is sitting ___ the table.

10. She arrived ___ the airport on time.

 11. He went ___ the house and sat on the couch.

12. The school is located ___ MG Road.

13. We travelled ___ the jungle during our trip.

14. Answers: under, at, into, on, through

Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:

1. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)

2. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)

3. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)

4. You won’t pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless)

5. I could not get a seat, _________ I came early. (as, though, when)

6. We are leaving Wednesday _________ or not it rains. (if, whether, though)

7. Pay attention to your work _________ you will not make mistakes. (so that, unless,
or)

8. The musicians delivered a rousing performance _________ they had rehearsed often.
(though, as, once)

9. She’s honest _________ everyone trusts her. (if, so, when)

10. Write this down _________ you forget. (or, when, lest)

Answers: 1 - whenever, 2 - where, 3 - if, 4 - unless, 5 - though, 6

- whether, 7- so that, 8 - as, 9 - so, 10 – lest
Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:

1. My car has a radio _________ a CD player. (but, or, and)

2. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _________ will she tolerate heavy metal. (but,
nor, or)

3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)

4. I’m afraid of heights, _________ I appreciate the view from the top of this building.
(and, yet, nor)

5. I have to be on time, _________ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late. (and, nor, for)

6. Do you like chocolate _________ vanilla ice cream better? (or, nor, and)
 7. I have to go to work at six, _________ I’m waking up at four. (but, so, yet)

8. I was on time, _________ everyone else was late. (so, but, for)

9. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, _________ she takes the bus everywhere. (but, yet, so)

10. Our trip to the museum was interesting, _________ there were several new artifacts
on display. (but, for, yet)

Answers: 1 - and, 2 - nor, 3 - but, 4 - yet, 5 - for, 6 - or, 7- so, 8 - but, 9 - so, 10 - for

Choose correct answer:

and but or so

1. Jaewon was cold, he put on a coat.

2. Maria tried to read a novel in French, it was too difficult.
3. To get from Vancouver to Victoria, you can fly, you can ride the ferry.
4. I bought a bottle of wine, we drank it together.
5. The waiter was not very nice, the food was delicious.
6. I went to buy a Rolling Stones CD, the shop didn't have it.
7. Anna needed some money, she took a part-time job.
8. There's so much rain lately! Maybe it's because of El Nino, maybe it's just coincidence.
9. Julie has a guitar, she plays it really well.
10. The concert was cancelled, we went to a nightclub instead.

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate subordinating conjunction.

1. ……………………. she was ill, I went without her.

As

If

For

2. I said nothing ………………………… he was angry.

as if

because

though

3. You won’t lose weight ………………………… you cut down on fatty foods.

if

unless
in case

4. He smiled ………………………….. he knew everything.

as if

as though

Either could be used here

5. ……………………………. it was late, we decided to go out.

As

Though

Since

6. I will go …………………………. you forbid me.

even if

if

even

even though

7. ………………………… you were playing, she was studying for her exam.

Please select 2 correct answers

While

Since

When

8. The birds flew away ………………………… the hunter raised his gun.

as soon as

as long as

no sooner

9. You can stay with me ……………………….. you take care of your expenses.

Please select 2 correct answers

as soon as

as long as
if

10. ………………………. they fought bravely, they could not beat the enemy.

Though

As

Even if

11. ………………………….. had I reached home, ………………………… trouble started brewing.

Hardly, when

No sooner, when

Hardly, than

12. ……………………………… you needed help, you could call me.

If

Whether

Unless

Sentence Pattern

 The teacher gave the students a test.

 The dog slept.
 The baby slept peacefully.
 Rohit gave Reshmi his favorite book.
 Elizabeth swims.
 Betty painted her best friend a beautiful picture.
 The dog chased the cat.
 The sea is beautiful.
 Farmers are waiting patiently for some help.
 She loves chocolate.
 He is a doctor.
 Flowers are everywhere.
 She became a journalist.
 I read a book.
 Jim is here.
 Samantha called her sister a baby.
 Everyone found the book controversial.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Instruction: Write S for Simile or M for Metaphor next to each sentence.

1. ___ The baby was as cute as a button.

2. ___ The wind was a howling wolf last night.

3. ___ He swims like a fish.

4. ___ Time is a thief.

5. ___ The clouds were as fluffy as cotton candy.

6. ___ Her eyes were shining stars.

7. ___ The boy was as tall as a giraffe.

8. ___ My blanket is a warm hug.

9. ___ He ran like the wind.

10. ___ The classroom was a zoo.

Answer Key:

1. S

2. M

3. S

4. M

5. S

6. M

7. S

8. M

9. S

10. M

Exercise 2: Complete the Sentences

Finish these similes and metaphors in a creative and meaningful way.

Similes:

1. She is as busy as ______________________________.

 2. He swims like _________________________________ .

3. The air was as hot as ___________________________.

4. My teacher is as patient as _______________________.

5. The night was as quiet as ________________________.

Metaphors:

1. The library was a ________________________________.

2. His brain is a ___________________________________.

3. Her laughter was a _______________________________.

4. That test was a _________________________________ .

5. The road was a __________________________________.

Answer key:

Similes:

1. She is as busy as a bee in springtime.

2. He swims like a dolphin cutting through the waves.

3. The air was as hot as the surface of a desert rock.

4. My teacher is as patient as a mountain standing still through every storm.

5. The night was as quiet as a whisper in a library.

Metaphors:

1. The library was a treasure chest of knowledge.

2. His brain is a supercomputer full of facts and ideas.

3. Her laughter was a melody that filled the room with joy.

4. That test was a mountain I had to climb.

5. The road was a winding snake through the forest.