Question : Select the answer choice that identifies the abstract noun in the sentence.
The rash choice made by Nicolas, to agree to use the wooden cart, led to their destruction.
Option 1: Their
Option 2: Destruction
Option 3: Agree
Option 4: Led
Correct Answer:
Destruction
Solution : The correct answer is option 2.
Explanation:
Destruction is an abstract noun.
It is an abstract from of destruct.
"Destruction" is the act or process of damaging something so severely that it is destroyed or irreparably damaged.
"Their" is a plural possessive pronoun modifying destruction.
"Led " and "agree" are verbs.
An abstract noun refers to a concept, idea, experience, trait, emotion, or other things that cannot be seen, heard, tasted, smelt, or touched. Abstract nouns lack substance and tangibility.
