Abstract Nouns Exercise For Class 8

Fill in the blanks using an abstract noun. Make the abstract noun from the word given in the brackets.

1. As a ……………………. of his ill health, he lost his job. (consequently)

2. Because of his ………………………, he was fired. (lazy)

3. Words are little ……………………. when tragedy strikes. (console)

4. Please give this suggestion serious ……………………… (consider)

5. The doctor is in …………………….. with a patient. (consult)

6. Excessive …………………… of fatty foods is not good for our health. (consume)

7. The …………………….. of the water made it unfit to drink. (contaminate)

8. Cold weather causes a ………………………. in the bridge. (contract)

9. One story is a direct ………………………. of the other. (contradict)

10. The new house has every modern ……………………… (convenient)

11. Every office should be free of …………………….. (corrupt)

12. Most of the land is devoted to …………………….. (cultivate)

Answers

1. As a consequence of his ill health, he lost his job.

2. Because of his laziness, he was fired.

3. Words are little consolation when tragedy strikes.

4. Please give this suggestion serious consideration.

5. The doctor is in consultation with a patient.

6. Excessive consumption of fatty foods is not good for our health.

7. The contamination of the water made it unfit to drink.

8. Cold weather causes a contraction in the bridge.

9. One story is a direct contradiction of the other.

10. The new house has every modern convenience.

11. Every office should be free of corruption.

12. Most of the land is devoted to cultivation.