Question

Identify the concrete noun in the following sentence:
We salute the soldiers who are selfless and brave.

• A. We
• B. salute
• C. soldiers
• D. selfless

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

soldiers

Concrete nouns are nouns which can be experienced through one/more of our five senses viz. sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste.

Option A: The word "We" is a pronoun. Hence, it is not the correct answer.

Option B: The word " salute" is a verb. Hence, it is not the correct answer.

Option C: The word "soldiers" refers to a group of people who fight for their country. Soldiers can be seen with our eyes. Hence, this word is a concrete noun.

Option D : The word" selfless" is an adjective which qualifies/defines the soldiers. Hence it is not the correct answer.