English Language Arts
Grade 3
15 min
Identify nouns – with abstract nouns
Identify nouns – with abstract nouns
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 8 out of 10 nouns, including concrete and abstract nouns, in a short paragraph.
- Explain the difference between a concrete noun (something you can experience with your senses) and an abstract noun (an idea or feeling) using their own words and providing at least two examples of each.
- Categorize 5 provided nouns as either concrete or abstract with 100% accuracy.
- Create two original sentences using at least one concrete noun and one abstract noun in each sentence.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define a noun as a person, place, thing, or idea.
Differentiate between a concrete noun (can be touched) and an abstract noun (an idea or feeling).
Identify concrete nouns in the subject of a sentence.
Identify abstract nouns in the subject of a sentence.
Identify both concrete and abstract nouns in the predicate of a sentence.
Explain why a word is an abstract noun using the 'can you touch it?' test.
Have you ever tried to hold 'happiness' in your hands or give 'friendship' a hug? 🤔 Let's learn about the special nouns you can feel but can't touch!
Today, we will learn all about nouns, which are the building blocks of sentences. We will discover two types: concrete nouns you can see and touch, and special 'id...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
NounA word that names a person (teacher), place (school), thing (desk), or idea (learning).The **dog** chased the **ball** with great **speed**.
SubjectThe part of the sentence that tells WHO or WHAT the sentence is about. The subject often does the action.In the sentence '**The happy girl** sang a song,' the subject is 'The happy girl'.
PredicateThe part of the sentence that tells what the subject IS or DOES. It always has a verb (an action or being word).In the sentence 'The happy girl **sang a song**,' the predicate is 'sang a song'.
Concrete NounA noun you can experience with your five senses. You can see, hear, smell, taste, or touch it.You can touch a **table**, see a **rainbow**, and smell a **flower**.
Abstract NounA no...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The 'Can I Touch It?' Test
To check if a noun is abstract, ask yourself: 'Can I see it, touch it, or hold it in my hands?'
If the answer is NO, it is probably an abstract noun. For example, you can touch a *friend* (concrete), but you can't touch *friendship* (abstract).
Nouns in the Subject
The main noun in the subject tells you exactly who or what the sentence is about.
In the sentence, 'The little girl's kindness helped everyone,' the subject contains the concrete noun 'girl' and the abstract noun 'kindness'.
Nouns in the Predicate
Nouns can also appear in the predicate, after the verb.
In the sentence, 'The boy showed great courage,' the abstract noun 'courage' is in the predicate. It...
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Challenging
A sentence is missing a noun in the subject position: "_______ is the most important thing to have in a friendship." Which abstract noun best completes the sentence?
A.secret
B.toy
C.Trust
D.game
Challenging
In the sentence "Her patience with the little kids was a great strength," which noun represents a quality a person has?
A.kids
B.patience
C.strength
D.Both B and C
Challenging
Which sentence contains a concrete noun as the subject and an abstract noun in the predicate?
A.The soldier received a medal for his bravery.
B.Her happiness was clear to everyone.
C.Justice for all is an important idea.
D.The cat wanted its toy.
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