Question

In the following sentence, a word has been italicised. To what category of noun does it belong?
Always speak the truth.

a. Abstract noun / Uncountable noun
b. Abstract noun / Countable noun
c. Concrete noun / Uncountable noun
d. Concrete noun / Countable noun

Answer 1

Hint: An abstract noun is a noun that is intangible. An uncountable noun is a noun that is impossible to count and number. A countable noun is a noun that is easy to count and number. And a concrete noun is a noun that denotes a material that is tangible and clearly visible.

Complete answer:
The word ‘truth’ refers to ‘the quality or state of being true’. It is a noun.
We know exactly what abstract, uncountable, countable, and concrete nouns are. So, let’s look at the available options:

> Abstract / uncountable - The substance ‘truth’ is not tangible, as it cannot be perceived by the five senses. So, it is an abstract noun. The quality of truth cannot be counted. So, it is also an uncountable noun. So, this is the correct option.

> Abstract / countable - The substance ‘truth’ is not tangible, as it cannot be perceived by the five senses. So, it is an abstract noun. However, it cannot be counted. So, it is not a countable noun. So, this is an incorrect option.

> Concrete / uncountable - The word ‘truth’ is a quality, and it does not exist in material form. So, it is not a concrete noun. The quality of truth cannot be counted. So, it is an uncountable noun. So, this is an incorrect option.

> Concrete / countable - The word ‘truth’ is a quality, and it does not exist in material form. So, it is not a concrete noun. The quality of truth cannot be counted. So, it is not a countable noun. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note: There are two answers in each option. When choosing the answer, make sure both the answers apply to the given word. It is necessary for both answers to be correct.