Choose the correct noun from the alternatives given below: The Indian warriors showed exceptional ___________.
A
Brave
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B
Bravely
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C
Braver
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D
Bravery
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Solution
The correct option is D Bravery The sentence mentions about the nature or quality of the Indian warriors.
In English grammar, an abstract noun describes something you cannot see, hear, touch, taste or smell. Examples of abstract nouns are feelings or emotions, states or attributes, concepts or events. Example: hatred, beauty, brilliance, culture, knowledge, leisure, hospitality etc.
Option A) 'brave' is an adjective used to describe someone who is courageous; option B) 'bravely' is an adverb that is used to describe how someone faced a particular situation; option C) 'braver' is the superlative form of the adjective brave; option D) 'bravery' is an abstract noun used to describe the nature of a person.
The most apt answer to fill in the blank from those given is option D) bravery.