Concrete and Abstract Nouns

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 6 English | Theme 2.0 Celebrations | Sub-Strand 2.3 Grammar in Use: Word Classes — Concrete and Abstract Nouns (3 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Identify concrete and abstract nouns from a text
• Use concrete and abstract nouns correctly in a variety of contexts
• Appreciate the role of concrete and abstract nouns in communication

Summary

Every noun either names something you can physically sense, or something you can't -- that's the difference between concrete and abstract nouns. This topic covers both, using celebration-themed examples.