Abstract Nouns Worksheet For Class 7
What are abstract nouns?
An abstract noun is a word denoting an idea, quality, state or emotion that we cannot see or touch. Abstract nouns are singular and countable. That means they should be followed by a singular verb. Also, they cannot be used with the articles a/an. Examples of abstract nouns are: kindness, slavery, gratitude, beauty, courage, brilliance, clarity, dizziness, stupidity, cleverness, ignorance etc.
Abstract nouns worksheet 1
Underline the abstract noun in the following sentences.
1. His wife resented his devotion to his job.
2. If she had more determination, she could be a success at anything.
3. The bad weather detained us for several hours.
4. Punishment is not necessarily a deterrent.
5. I finally overcame the difficulty of meeting people.
6. The doctor’s dilemma was whether he should tell the patient the truth.
7. We must respect the dignity of the high court.
8. She spoke with confidence.
9. We were frightened by her ominous prediction.
10. That was a splendid performance.
11. His happiness knew no bounds.
12. There is some misunderstanding between the two brothers.
Answers
1. His wife resented his devotion to his job.
2. If she had more determination, she could be a success at anything.
3. The bad weather detained us for several hours.
4. Punishment is not necessarily a deterrent.
5. I finally overcame the difficulty of meeting people.
6. The doctor’s dilemma was whether he should tell the patient the truth.
7. We must respect the dignity of the high court.
8. She spoke with confidence.
9. We were frightened by her ominous prediction.
10. That was a splendid performance.
11. His happiness knew no bounds.
12. There is some misunderstanding between the two brothers.
Abstract nouns worksheet 2
Underline the abstract nouns in the following sentences.
1. Hunger has no religion.
2. She does not have any sympathy for the poor.
3. His stupidity surprised us.
4. He is always creating trouble.
5. I do not have words to express my gratitude.
6. Age brings wisdom.
7. You should never doubt his loyalty.
8. He fame reached far and wide.
9. Education protects the poor from exploitation.
10. He is above average in intelligence.
11. I have great admiration for honest people.
12. His bravery won him many awards.
13. The accident was caused by your carelessness.
14. Necessity is the mother of invention.
15. There is no end to his wickedness.
16. Health is wealth.
17. His arrogance brought about his fall.
18. He is bent on mischief.
19. Unity is strength.
20. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their merit.
21. Unemployment is a major problem.
22. India is a land of great diversity.
23. His selfishness made him unpopular among his friends.
24. The show earned her much popularity.
25. These new age celebrities will do anything to grab our attention.
Answers
- hunger
- sympathy
- stupidity
- trouble
- gratitude
- wisdom
- loyalty
- fame
- education, exploitation
- intelligence
- admiration
- bravery
- carelessness
- necessity
- wickedness
- health, wealth
- arrogance
- mischief
- unity, strength
- merit
- unemployment
- diversity
- selfishness
- popularity
- attention
