Distinguishing between abstract (love, freedom) and concrete (table, dog) nouns
Use like any noun—subject, object, etc.
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💡 Abstract nouns often come from adjectives (happy → happiness) or verbs (develop → development).
✓Happiness is important. (abstract, uncountable)
✗A happiness is important.
Abstract nouns used generally don't take 'a/an'.
✓The table is made of wood. (concrete)
✗Table is made of wood.
Specific concrete nouns need articles.
✓She showed great courage. (abstract)
✗She showed a great courage.
Abstract nouns with adjectives often don't need 'a'.