Abstract nouns worksheet for Grade 3 students to identify abstract nouns in sentences, with a helpful definition and an illustration of two children hugging.

Task: Identify and Circle the Abstract Nouns in Each Sentence

#### Instructions Recap:
- An abstract noun is a noun that represents an idea, concept, feeling, or quality. It cannot be perceived through the five senses (sight, touch, smell, taste, hearing).
- Examples of abstract nouns include "love," "joy," "hope," "friendship," etc.

#### Sentences to Analyze:

1. We need to think about the importance of friendship.
- Abstract Noun: *Friendship* (It represents a concept or relationship.)
- Circle: Friendship

2. You can see the love this father has for his son.
- Abstract Noun: *Love* (It represents a feeling or emotion.)
- Circle: Love

3. Bradley looked at the chocolate cake with greed in his eyes.
- Abstract Noun: *Greed* (It represents a feeling or desire.)
- Circle: Greed

4. After Thanksgiving dinner everyone patted their full stomachs with satisfaction.
- Abstract Noun: *Satisfaction* (It represents a feeling or state of contentment.)
- Circle: Satisfaction

5. Her eyes were full of hope as she opened her report card.
- Abstract Noun: *Hope* (It represents a feeling or expectation.)
- Circle: Hope

6. We would like to see justice served.
- Abstract Noun: *Justice* (It represents a concept or principle.)
- Circle: Justice

7. My childhood memories are a source of great joy for me.
- Abstract Nouns: *Memories* and *Joy* (Both represent concepts or feelings.)
- Circle: Memories, Joy

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Final Answer:

1. Friendship
2. Love
3. Greed
4. Satisfaction
5. Hope
6. Justice
7. Memories, Joy

Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{Friendship, Love, Greed, Satisfaction, Hope, Justice, Memories, Joy}