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Focus5 2E UoE Quiz Unit2 GroupA B ANSWERS
Focus5 2E UoE Quiz Unit2 GroupA B ANSWERS
Group A Group B
Abstract nouns with and without a/an Abstract nouns with and without a/an
Exercise 1 Exercise 1
1 understanding: An abstract noun, understanding, is 1 knowledge: An abstract noun, knowledge, is used
used with the article a as it refers to a particular with the article a as it refers to a particular context
situation (of how …) and is additionally preceded by an (of European …) and is additionally preceded by a
adjective (good). descriptor (first-class).
2 hope: An abstract noun, hope, is used with the article a 2 clue: I haven’t got a clue is a fixed expression.
as it refers to a particular situation (of getting …)
3 moment: A moment – a single countable noun
3 hurry: To be in a (bit of) a hurry is a fixed expression. and additionally have got a moment to spare – is
a fixed expression.
4 sleep: A good night’s sleep is a fixed expression.
4 sleep: A good night’s sleep is a fixed expression.
5 clue: I haven’t got a clue is a fixed expression.
5 sudden: All of a sudden is a fixed expression.
Exercise 2
Exercise 2
1 an: An abstract noun, experience, is used with the
article an as it refers to a particular situation (visiting 1 a: An abstract noun, pleasure, is used with the article a
…) and is additionally preceded by an adjective as it refers to a particular situation (meeting …).
(interesting).
2 an: An abstract noun, education, is used with the
2 –: An abstract concept in general. article an as it refers to a particular context (my
grandmother) and is additionally preceded by an
3 –: An abstract concept in general.
adjective (excellent).
4 a: An abstract noun, help, is used with the article a as it
3 –: An abstract concept in general.
refers to a particular situation (when …) and
additionally is preceded by an adjective (great). 4 a: An abstract noun, love, is used with the article a as
it refers to a particular context (of arts).
5 –: An abstract concept in general.
5 –: An abstract concept in general.