abdellatif-boudia Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Abstract, material and concrete nouns Noun is a word used as the name of a person, place, thing or a quality. Abstract noun is the name given to a quality, a state or a concept. It refers to things that we can neither touch nor see, though we can think of them. Abstract noun is a type of common noun. We can describe a person using qualities like, brave, strong or wise. We can also think of these qualities like bravery, strength and wisdom independent of any particular person or thing. Examples: - Your sister is a smart girl. - Salma Hayek has a strong personality. - Mother Teresa was known for her kindness towards people. - Honesty is the best policy. - Diamond is known for its hardness. Concrete noun refers to the name of something or someone that we experience through our senses, sight, hearing, smell, touch or taste. It is a type of common noun. Examples: - Tania likes to drink milk. - She touched his arm and felt so good. - He bought a car. - Your computer is so fast. - The cakes are decorated. Material noun is a substance, a material or an ingredient we can see and touch which is used for making things. Material noun can be grouped into the following categories : - Metals : iron, gold, silver, platinum, … - Products measured in bulk : tea, sugar, rice, wheat, … - Geological bodies : mud, sand, rock, granite, … - Natural phenomena : Rain, dew, cloud, mist, … - Items manufactured : rubber, soap, paint, clothes, … Examples: - This window is made of glass. - The rain makes me feel a little bit calm. - This cupboard is made of iron. - My mother made some delicious honey candies. - I love silver rings even more than gold rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chigreyofthenorns Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Thank you for this post. Though I consider myself fluent in English, I still have a hard time remembering all the nitty-gritty of the rules sometimes. Keeping this list of reminders is of great help to me. Thanks! :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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