what is an abstract noun
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I am not a teacher.
An abstract noun is the name we give to something that is not material. It could be an idea or a quality for example. Greed, honesty, selfishness are all abstract nouns.
They are contrasted with concrete nouns which are things that exist physically. People, school, book.
An abstract noun is the name we give to something that is not material. It could be an idea or a quality for example. Greed, honesty, selfishness are all abstract nouns.
They are contrasted with concrete nouns which are things that exist physically. People, school, book.
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If he's a student in the US, then we just did his homework for him.
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His native language is English. Take it easy then. 
And how did you get that he's a student in the US?
And how did you get that he's a student in the US?
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In the same way that we know you are a Russian-speaking student in the Russian Federation. We all have a personal profile. Click on my name, then on 'View Profile' and you will find out a little bit about me.
One reason we ask people to be honest in their profiles is that a knowledge of a member's occupation, native language and location may help us give a more helpful response to their questions.
One reason we ask people to be honest in their profiles is that a knowledge of a member's occupation, native language and location may help us give a more helpful response to their questions.
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