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Instructions:
In the sentence below, circle the bold word. If it is concrete, underline it. If it is abstract, draw a box around it.
> A concrete noun is something that can be seen, touched, heard, tasted, or smelled. An abstract noun is something that cannot be experienced with the five senses — things like ideas, emotions, qualities, or concepts.
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1. I watched her walk in the heavy summer rain.
→ Bold word: *rain*
- Rain is something you can see, feel (touch), hear, and even taste (if you're outside).
✔ Concrete → Underline "rain"
2. The baby smiled at his mother.
→ Bold word: *smile*
- A smile is visible (you can see it) and sometimes even feel it (through touch or emotion).
✔ Concrete → Underline "smile"
3. I want the cup just to make the tea.
→ Bold word: *cup*
- A cup is a physical object you can hold, see, and touch.
✔ Concrete → Underline "cup"
4. The whole opposite concept of love.
→ Bold word: *concept*
- Concept is an idea, not something you can physically interact with.
✔ Abstract → Box "concept"
5. He has been courage from 10 years he's saved for this moment.
→ Bold word: *courage*
- Courage is a feeling or quality; it's not tangible.
✔ Abstract → Box "courage"
6. We are often because he has so much determination.
→ Bold word: *determination*
- Determination is a mental state or quality, not something you can touch.
✔ Abstract → Box "determination"
7. The moon inspired me a melody.
→ Bold word: *melody*
- Melody is sound — you can hear it, but not touch it. It's an idea expressed through sound.
✔ Abstract → Box "melody"
8. My sister made a cake that was perfect.
→ Bold word: *cake*
- Cake is a physical object you can see, smell, taste, and touch.
✔ Concrete → Underline "cake"
9. I saw three people who were sad.
→ Bold word: *sad*
- Sadness is an emotion — not a physical thing.
✔ Abstract → Box "sad"
10. What is a global village?
→ Bold word: *village*
- A village is a place — a physical location with buildings, people, etc.
✔ Concrete → Underline "village"
11. Failure is given when the satisfaction of an employee.
→ Bold word: *satisfaction*
- Satisfaction is an emotion or feeling, not something you can touch.
✔ Abstract → Box "satisfaction"
12. She carefully continues to be happy.
→ Bold word: *happy*
- Happiness is an emotion — abstract.
✔ Abstract → Box "happy"
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| Sentence | Bold Word | Type | Action |
|--------|----------------|------------|--------|
| 1 | rain | Concrete | Underline |
| 2 | smile | Concrete | Underline |
| 3 | cup | Concrete | Underline |
| 4 | concept | Abstract | Box |
| 5 | courage | Abstract | Box |
| 6 | determination | Abstract | Box |
| 7 | melody | Abstract | Box |
| 8 | cake | Concrete | Underline |
| 9 | sad | Abstract | Box |
| 10 | village | Concrete | Underline |
| 11 | satisfaction | Abstract | Box |
| 12 | happy | Abstract | Box |
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- Concrete nouns refer to things we can experience through our five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell.
- Abstract nouns refer to ideas, emotions, qualities, or concepts that cannot be physically sensed.
Examples:
- Concrete: *book, dog, water, chair*
- Abstract: *love, freedom, happiness, justice*
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Worksheet: Concrete or Abstract?
Instructions:
In the sentence below, circle the bold word. If it is concrete, underline it. If it is abstract, draw a box around it.
> A concrete noun is something that can be seen, touched, heard, tasted, or smelled. An abstract noun is something that cannot be experienced with the five senses — things like ideas, emotions, qualities, or concepts.
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Sentences to Analyze:
1. I watched her walk in the heavy summer rain.
→ Bold word: *rain*
- Rain is something you can see, feel (touch), hear, and even taste (if you're outside).
✔ Concrete → Underline "rain"
2. The baby smiled at his mother.
→ Bold word: *smile*
- A smile is visible (you can see it) and sometimes even feel it (through touch or emotion).
✔ Concrete → Underline "smile"
3. I want the cup just to make the tea.
→ Bold word: *cup*
- A cup is a physical object you can hold, see, and touch.
✔ Concrete → Underline "cup"
4. The whole opposite concept of love.
→ Bold word: *concept*
- Concept is an idea, not something you can physically interact with.
✔ Abstract → Box "concept"
5. He has been courage from 10 years he's saved for this moment.
→ Bold word: *courage*
- Courage is a feeling or quality; it's not tangible.
✔ Abstract → Box "courage"
6. We are often because he has so much determination.
→ Bold word: *determination*
- Determination is a mental state or quality, not something you can touch.
✔ Abstract → Box "determination"
7. The moon inspired me a melody.
→ Bold word: *melody*
- Melody is sound — you can hear it, but not touch it. It's an idea expressed through sound.
✔ Abstract → Box "melody"
8. My sister made a cake that was perfect.
→ Bold word: *cake*
- Cake is a physical object you can see, smell, taste, and touch.
✔ Concrete → Underline "cake"
9. I saw three people who were sad.
→ Bold word: *sad*
- Sadness is an emotion — not a physical thing.
✔ Abstract → Box "sad"
10. What is a global village?
→ Bold word: *village*
- A village is a place — a physical location with buildings, people, etc.
✔ Concrete → Underline "village"
11. Failure is given when the satisfaction of an employee.
→ Bold word: *satisfaction*
- Satisfaction is an emotion or feeling, not something you can touch.
✔ Abstract → Box "satisfaction"
12. She carefully continues to be happy.
→ Bold word: *happy*
- Happiness is an emotion — abstract.
✔ Abstract → Box "happy"
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
| Sentence | Bold Word | Type | Action |
|--------|----------------|------------|--------|
| 1 | rain | Concrete | Underline |
| 2 | smile | Concrete | Underline |
| 3 | cup | Concrete | Underline |
| 4 | concept | Abstract | Box |
| 5 | courage | Abstract | Box |
| 6 | determination | Abstract | Box |
| 7 | melody | Abstract | Box |
| 8 | cake | Concrete | Underline |
| 9 | sad | Abstract | Box |
| 10 | village | Concrete | Underline |
| 11 | satisfaction | Abstract | Box |
| 12 | happy | Abstract | Box |
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🔍 Explanation:
- Concrete nouns refer to things we can experience through our five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell.
- Abstract nouns refer to ideas, emotions, qualities, or concepts that cannot be physically sensed.
Examples:
- Concrete: *book, dog, water, chair*
- Abstract: *love, freedom, happiness, justice*
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