Question

Choose the abstract noun of the given word from the alternatives given below:
Know
(a)known
(b)knowledge
(c)knowing
(d)none of these

Answer 1

Hint: Go through the given options and eliminate the ones which are not a noun, and which don’t fit the definition of an abstract noun.

Complete answer: A noun is a naming word, that is it is the most basic form of language. It is used to name things/objects/people/places. So, in order to understand words, nouns are very important. An abstract noun is a noun denoting an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object. This means that the noun is impossible to touch or see in a physical form. For example, the words ‘truth’, ‘danger’, ‘happiness’, etc are abstract nouns.

These nouns are usually used to describe emotions and ideas which are not existent in the physical world. This means that these nouns are essential for effective communication.
Now let’s have a look at our available options one by one:
(a)known - The word ‘known’ refers to ‘something that is recognised, familiar’. This word is the past participle of ‘know’. This is not an abstract noun, as it is a verb. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
(b)knowledge - The word ‘knowledge’ refers to ‘. This word is the noun form of the word ‘know’. This is an abstract noun, as it is intangible. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
(c)knowing - The word ‘knowing’ refers to ‘done in full awareness or consciousness.’ This word is the continuous form of the word ‘know’. This is not an abstract noun, as it is a continuous tense verb. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
(d)none of these - This option is incorrect as we have already found the abstract noun form from the above-given options. It is mentioned above. So, this is not the required answer.

Note: There is a different part of speech in each option. When choosing the answer, make sure both the answers apply to the given word. It is necessary for both answers to be correct.