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Abstract Nouns

Intangible concepts · qualities and emotions · C1 vocabulary
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Exercises practising Abstract Nouns — intangible concepts like emotions, qualities, and philosophical ideas. Total: 22 points. Vocabulary from the C1 word bank is used throughout.
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Exercise 1
Which word is it?
10 points
Read the definition and write the word or phrase.
1
A general idea or principle:
2
Something that happens and can be observed, especially something unusual:
3
A habit of behaving in a particular way:
4
The way someone understands or sees something:
5
Something you believe is true without proof:
6
A particular way of looking at something:
7
A situation where you must choose between two difficult options:
8
An idea or belief, often a vague one:
9
A usual, accepted way of doing something:
10
A strong wish to know or learn something:
Exercise 2
Complete the sentences
10 points
Only one word or phrase from this chapter fits each sentence. Change its form if you need to.
1
The northern lights are a natural caused by solar wind.
2
I made the that the shop was open — it wasn't.
3
The that cats hate water isn't always true — some love swimming.
4
The of time travel has fascinated writers for centuries.
5
Social media can distort our of what is normal.
6
I faced a : tell my friend the truth or keep the surprise.
7
Out of , I opened the old box in the attic.
8
He has a to leave everything until the last minute.
9
Travelling abroad gave her a completely new on her own country.
10
Shaking hands is a social in many countries.

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