Abstract nouns are words that name ideas, feelings, or actions. These are things you can’t see, touch, taste, smell, or hear. For example, “love” is a feeling, but you can’t see love itself. Another example is “pride.” You might feel proud, but you can’t touch pride.

Abstract nouns are ideas or concepts – things that you feel or think about. We need to think about the importance of friendship. You can see the love this father has for his son. Bradley looked at the chocolate cake with greed in his eyes.

Concrete nouns are things you can see, hear, touch, smell or taste (e.g. table). Abstract nouns are ideas, emotions, qualities, conditions and events (e.g. happiness). In these worksheets, students classify nouns in a word list as concrete or abstract.

Abstract nouns are ideas or concepts – things that you feel or think about. She has a lot of pride. Megan is saving her money for her education. You need to have more confidence. Sam wants the opportunity to study abroad. You know about the importance of learning English.