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Understanding Abstract Nouns

A Grade 3 ELA worksheet to help students identify and use abstract nouns in sentences.

Grade 3 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsParts of SpeechNounsAbstract Nouns
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.C

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ELAGrammarNounsAbstract NounsGrade 3
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Understanding Abstract Nouns

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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to learn about abstract nouns.

An abstract noun is a noun that names an idea, feeling, quality, or characteristic. You cannot see, hear, touch, taste, or smell an abstract noun. It is something you can think about or feel.

Examples: happiness, bravery, freedom, love, peace

Read each sentence. Underline the abstract noun.

1. The children felt great   when they played together.

2. She showed much   when she helped her friend.

3. The best part of the day was the feeling of  .

4. He had a lot of   for his family.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

joy
courage
kindness
friendship

1. Showing   to others makes the world a better place.

2. It takes   to try new things.

3. Their   grew stronger every day.

4. The little girl jumped with   when she saw the puppy.

1. Which word is an abstract noun?

a

table

b

book

c

hope

d

teacher

2. Which word is NOT an abstract noun?

a

sadness

b

idea

c

flower

d

faith

Write two sentences using an abstract noun in each. Underline the abstract noun.

1.  

2.