Question

Choose the abstract noun from the sentence given below:
He went into depression after his dog passed away.
a. He
b. Depression
c. Dog
d. Passed away

Answer 1

Hint: Abstract noun is the name given to ideas, feelings, state, etc. It cannot be physically touched. It acts as a contrast to Concrete nouns.

Complete answer:
The word that explains the state of a certain person, thing, etc comes under an abstract noun.
Abstract nouns are formed with the help of adjectives. We add a suitable suffix, usually ‘ness’ or ‘ry’ to an adjective. Example- Good + ness- Goodness.
Although, many abstract nouns are formed with their own distinct forms of suffixes. Example- Wisdom, honesty etc.
Now, let’s look at the given options-

Option a ‘He’ is the incorrect option. The word is not a noun but is a pronoun and hence is not the right choice.

Option b ‘Depression’ is the correct option. Depression indicates the position of the subject and shows the state of mind of the subject ‘He’. Hence this option is the correct option.

Option c ‘Dog’ is the incorrect option. ‘Dog’ is a common noun and abstract nouns are intangible while ‘Dog’ is tangible. So, this option is also incorrect.

Option d ‘Passes away’ is not a noun, but it is an action that is called a verb in the English Language. So, this option is also incorrect.

The correct answer is Option ‘b’.

Note: The sentence gives hints about the state of mind of the subject and the tangibility of the other noun present that helps in differentiating between the two.