Abstract Nouns
An abstract noun is the name of something which you cannot see, hear, smell, feel or taste.
1. Circle the abstract nouns hidden in the picture below.
disappointment
sadness
fear
cot
elbow
2. Complete these sentences. Use the abstract nouns listed inside the shark.
.
He was filled with __________ when he saw the lion.
disappointment
fear
anger
Mark was in great __________when he stubbed his toe.
ery
You need _________ if you want to climb Mount Everest.
brav
pain
Most people feel _________ if someone steals their things.
She only felt __________ when she lost the race.
3. Unscramble these abstract nouns. You have been given the first letter to get you started.
ERGIF
G_________
ENPANUHPSIS
U__________
SNEITRDES
T__________
4. Write the opposite for these abstract nouns. (You might find a dictionary is helpful.)
HATE __________
FEAR __________
FREEDOM __________
5. For each abstract noun, write another that means the same thing. (You might find a dictionary is
helpful.)
UNHAPPINESS __________
HAPPINESS__________
For each picture, write a sentence that uses an abstract noun.
BEAUTY __________