Comments (10) on “Which of these sentences includes an abstract noun in its context?”
The sentence that includes an abstract noun in its context is "Mr. Lyons could not contain his glee."
Explanation:
Glee is an abstract noun. Abstract nouns are intangible things, like actions, feelings, ideas, concepts, and qualities, they can only be defined with the mind, not the body. The definition of glee as a human quality or characteristic is joy or happiness, then this sentence is using an abstract noun to describe a quality of happiness in Mr.Lyons.
Based on the given sentences or options above, the answer would be option C. The sentence that includes an abstract noun in its context is this: Jeff hoped the men near the university complex would solve his problem. The abstract noun is the word problem. Hope this helps.
An abstract noun is something that isn't tangible or anything you can touch. Mainly it is talking about emotions. Based on that I would say it would be B. It says hoped which is an emotion
An abstract noun is something that you cannot touch, but you can imagine, and you know what it is. For example: love, happiness, hatred, etc. Having this in mind, the sentence that includes an abstract noun is B. Standing on third base, Gene could not believe his luck. Luck is the abstract noun.
The sentence that includes an abstract noun in its context is "Mr. Lyons could not contain his glee."
Explanation:
Glee is an abstract noun. Abstract nouns are intangible things, like actions, feelings, ideas, concepts, and qualities, they can only be defined with the mind, not the body. The definition of glee as a human quality or characteristic is joy or happiness, then this sentence is using an abstract noun to describe a quality of happiness in Mr.Lyons.
Behind the curtain, the actors were studying their lines.
Behind the door the clothes were piled high
Based on the given sentences or options above, the answer would be option C. The sentence that includes an abstract noun in its context is this: Jeff hoped the men near the university complex would solve his problem. The abstract noun is the word problem. Hope this helps.
An abstract noun is something that isn't tangible or anything you can touch. Mainly it is talking about emotions. Based on that I would say it would be B. It says hoped which is an emotion
It would probably be B
An abstract noun is something that you cannot experience with your five senses. You cannot see, taste, hear, touch or smell them.
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The answer is:
D. John thought this sophistication would win the love of Ellen.
You cannot taste, hear, see, touch, or smell love.
An abstract noun is something that you cannot touch, but you can imagine, and you know what it is. For example: love, happiness, hatred, etc.
Having this in mind, the sentence that includes an abstract noun is B. Standing on third base, Gene could not believe his luck.
Luck is the abstract noun.
Brad's infatuation with tennis occupies most of his time. The abstract noun is infatuation.
I know for sure the last 2 are the correct answer but im not sure about the other 2