Question

Form the abstract nouns from the given verbs/adjectives:
Verb/adjective:
1. merciful
2. hate
3. pacify
4. satisfy

Answer 1

Hint: An abstract noun is an intangible noun. This means that the noun is impossible to touch or see in a physical form. There is only one option that fulfills the requirements.

Complete answer:
 A noun is a naming word, that is it is the most basic form of language. It is used to name things/objects/people/places. So, to understand words, nouns are very important.
An abstract noun is a noun denoting an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object. For example, the words ‘truth’, ‘danger’, ‘happiness’, etc are abstract nouns. These nouns are usually used to describe emotions and ideas which are not existent in the physical world. This means that these nouns are essential for effective communication.
Abstract nouns are derived particularly from nouns, verbs, and adjectives. For example - ‘kindness’ from ‘kind’, ‘obedience’ from ‘obey’, ‘childhood’ from ‘child’, etc.

Now let’s have a look at our questions one by one:
1. The word ‘merciful’ refers to ‘showing or exercising mercy'. It is used as an adjective. This adjective can be converted into a noun by replacing the suffix ‘-iful’ with a simple ‘y’. The word created will be ‘mercy’. This is an abstract noun as it is intangible.
2. The word ‘hate’ refers to ‘feel intense dislike for'. This word is used as a verb. This verb can be converted into a noun by adding the suffix ‘-red’. The word created will be ‘hatred’. This is an abstract noun as it is intangible.
3. The word ‘pacify’ refers to ‘quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of'. This word is used as a verb. This verb is very irregular as its noun form cannot be guessed easily. The word that is the noun form of ‘pacify’ is ‘peace’. This is an abstract noun as it is intangible.
4. The word ‘satisfy’ refers to ‘meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone)’. This word is used as a verb. This verb can be converted into a noun by replacing the ‘y’ with the suffix ‘-action’. The word created will be ‘satisfaction’. This is an abstract noun as it is intangible.
The answers are as follows: 1. mercy 2. hatred 3. peace 4. satisfy

Note:
There is a verb/adjective as a part of speech in each question. When choosing the answer, make sure the answers apply to the given concept of ‘abstract nouns’. It is necessary for both answers to be correct.