Question

Pick out the abstract noun from the given sentence:
The bitterness in the lemon curd is due to the lemon rind.

A. Bitterness
B. Lemon curd
C. Rind
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint:An abstract noun is a thing that is not concrete. It cannot be experienced by our five senses. We cannot touch it, hear it, see it, smell it or taste it. An abstract noun is an idea, concept, or a quality. It is not a physical entity. Example: Freedom. We will fill up the blank with such an abstract noun among the given options.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to know the correct answer with the help of the above stated hint.

Bitterness: The word ‘bitterness’ means a quality of being bitter. Therefore, this is an abstract noun. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Lemon curd: The word ‘lemon curd’ is the name of a type of a dessert which can be eaten and tasted. Therefore, this is not an abstract noun. This is not the correct option.

Rind: The word ‘rind’ is a noun which means the peel of some fruits and vegetables. This can be seen, touched and even tasted. Therefore, this is not an abstract noun. This is not the correct option.

None of these: This option is invalid as we have found our answer in option A.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: Abstract nouns are words that are derived out of other nouns or adjectives. It represents immaterial or abstract items. Example: Independence derived from ‘independent’.
Example: Bravery derived from ‘brave’.
Example: Brilliance derived from ‘brilliant’.
And our answer ‘bitterness’ is derived from the adjective ‘bitter’.