Question

In the following sentence, two words have been italicized. To what category of noun do they belong?
Cleanliness is next Godliness
A) Abstract Nouns
B) Concrete Nouns
C) Collective Nouns
D) None

Answer 1

Hint: Noun is a word that names something such as name, place, thing or idea. Nouns are of eight types: common nouns, proper nouns, concrete and abstract nouns, countable and uncountable nouns, collective and compound nouns.

Complete answer:
Here, in this question we have identified the type of noun of the italicized word that is cleanliness and Godliness.
Option A) Abstract Nouns – is the correct answer, both the italicized word that is cleanliness and Godliness are the abstract nouns. Abstract nouns are those nouns that cannot be seen but can be felt, like, they do not have physical existence but it can be felt. Such as ideas, truth happiness sorrows, qualities, conditions, humor, sadness, friendship and etc. Therefore, cleanliness and godliness cannot be seen but they can be felt. So, this is the correct option.

Option B) Concrete Nouns – is an incorrect answer because the italicized word that is cleanliness and Godliness are not the concrete nouns. Concrete nouns are completely opposite of abstract nouns. Concrete nouns have physical existence. Such as chairs, tables, cars, water, sugar, balls etc. And abstract nouns already explained above. Thus, cleanliness and godliness are not physically present. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Option C) Collective Nouns – is an incorrect answer because the italicized word that is cleanliness and Godliness are not collective nouns. Collective nouns define a word for a group of things, people, or animals, etc. Such as family, team, jury, cattle etc. However, cleanliness and godliness does not come under the collective noun category. Thus, this is an incorrect option.

Option D) None – is a void option because the correct answer is abstract noun, option A.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: In this question, we have to understand the difference between the concrete and abstract nouns. They both are opposite of each other. Abstract nouns can be only felt but do not have physical existence, on the other hand, concrete have physical existence. 'Cleanliness' and 'Godliness' are abstract nouns, the 'Cleanliness' denotes a state of being clean, the 'Godliness' refers to the act of being or like God.