Question

Point out the noun / nouns in the following sentence, and say whether they are common, proper, collective or abstract:
He sets a high value on his time.
A) Value – common
B) Value – Abstract; time – Abstract
C) Time – Abstract
D) Value – Common; time – Common

Answer 1

Hint: A noun is a word that names something i.e. a person, place, or thing. There are 8 types of nouns: concrete nouns, abstract nouns, countable and uncountable nouns, compound nouns, possessive nouns, regular plural nouns, irregular nouns.

Complete step by step answer:
Option A) Value – common: is an incorrect answer because common nouns are those nouns that refer to identify the single entity. For example: London, Jupiter and etc. However, value is an intangible thing and cannot be a common noun. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option B) Value – Abstract; time – Abstract: is the correct answer because abstract nouns are those nouns that express ideas, concepts, qualities and etc. Value and time are abstract nouns and they refer to intangible things. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option C) Time – Abstract: is an incorrect option because time is an abstract noun and abstract nouns are those nouns that express ideas, concepts, qualities and etc. Time is an abstract noun but we will not consider this as the correct answer since time is not an abstract noun. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Value – Common; time – Common: is an incorrect answer because value and time are not common nouns. Common nouns are those nouns that refer to identify the common words around us which do not have any special significance . For example: books , bears etc. However, value is an intangible thing and cannot be a common noun. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Note:
In this question it is important to understand the difference between the types of noun given in the options. A concrete noun refers to a physical object in the real world, such as a dog, a ball, or an ice cream cone. An abstract noun refers to an idea or concept that does not exist in the real world and cannot be touched, like freedom, sadness, or permission. Thus, option B is the most appropriate answer as compared to the other options given in the question.