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Is Laughter an abstract noun?

by ananthbi » Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:52 am
I know abstract nouns denotes items that cannot be detected by the 5 senses. I have contradicting opinions from people about Laughter being an abstract noun (or concreter noun). I think laughter is an abstract noun because you can see the person laughing but not the laughter as such.
Please let me know if this is the correct logic (and also the correct answer).

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by Jim@StratusPrep » Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:26 am
The real question is why are you concerned with this topic? Either way you have identified laughter as a noun. For the GMAT, that identification is sufficient.
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by ananthbi » Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:35 am
Just for learning purposes. Was going through some material for Foundation of Grammar and wanted to clarify this.
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by Alina Ross » Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:00 am
To keep it sweet and simple Laughter is an abstract noun.
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by Jim@StratusPrep » Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:09 am
Honestly, the fact that you know it is a noun will be good enough for the GMAT. But in general, if you can't touch it, it is an abstract noun.
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