Which one of the following sentences contains an abstract noun?
A. Logic is easily understood.
B. The vase was quite expensive.
C. She handed him the dishtowel.
D. His skill was legendary.
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The vase was quite expensive.
To identify which one of the given sentences contains an abstract noun, we need to understand what an abstract noun is. Abstract nouns are words that represent ideas, concepts, qualities, or conditions that cannot be perceived by our five senses.
Let's analyze the given options:
A. "Logic is easily understood." - This sentence contains the abstract noun "logic." It represents the concept of reasoning and rationality.
B. "The vase was quite expensive." - This sentence doesn't contain an abstract noun. It describes the physical quality of the vase being expensive, which is tangible.
C. "She handed him the dishtowel." - This sentence doesn't contain an abstract noun. It refers to a physical object, the dishtowel.
D. "His skill was legendary." - This sentence contains the abstract noun "skill." It represents a personal ability or talent, which is not something we can touch or see.
Therefore, the sentence that contains an abstract noun is A. "Logic is easily understood."