Grammar and Language Workbook

18. I hope the long-awaited letter gladdens Ron’s heavy heart.
A 
concrete 
noun names an object that occupies space or that can be recognized by any of
the senses.
ocean
lightning
monk
pecan
pie
star
aroma
An 
abstract 
noun names an idea, quality, or characteristic.
truth
honor
beauty
justice
wisdom
 Exercise 2
Write con. for concrete or abst. for abstract above each italicized noun.
abst.
con.
The 
splendor of the ruins inspired me to write a short poem.
1. All free people should cherish their liberty.
2. Tiffany explicitly believed everything the advertisement claimed for its product.
3. Priscilla said that it will take an eternity for us to finish this job.
4. Jimmy’s dad has kept a close watch on his health ever since the heart attack.
5. The limpid stream winds through the dark forest for many miles.
6. The general elegance of the old mansion profoundly impressed me.
7. Only when we stood closer to the railing did the depth of the canyon surprise us.
8. I finally found the book under a pile of old newspapers and magazines.
9. César said he never thought that I would take astronomy seriously enough to buy a telescope.
10. The dark green bottle and the brown mandolin made a nice subject for the painting.
11. My mother was suprised at the cleanliness of my room.
12. The job well done brought Raul great satisfaction.
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