Introduction to Abstract Nouns

3rd Grade English practice: Which word is an abstract noun: 'table', 'joy', 'apple'. Part of nouns & pronouns (Nouns & Pronouns).

~9 min

Abstract nouns name ideas, feelings, or qualities that you cannot see, hear, taste, touch, or smell.

What are Abstract Nouns?

Can you touch it?

Courage is a brave quality.

An abstract noun is a word for an idea, a feeling, or a quality. You cannot see, hear, touch, taste, or smell these things.

💡 If you can't touch it with your hands or see it with your eyes, it is likely an abstract noun.