Concrete and Abstract Nouns: Sentence Sort

Can you tell the difference between concrete and abstract nouns? Find out in this hands-on worksheet! Learners will cut out and read the sentences at the bottom of the page. They’ll need to determine whether the bolded noun in each sentence is concrete or abstract, then paste the sentence in the correct column. 

Designed for third, fourth, and fifth graders, this worksheet is a perfect choice for developing students’ understanding of concrete and abstract nouns in context. Students can begin to recognize how these types of nouns are used differently, giving them a strong foundation to learn more about the types of speech. 

Try similar practice here: Parts of Speech Review: Concrete and Abstract Nouns #1, Hidden Picture: Concrete and Abstract Nouns, and Abstract Nouns Word Search #1.