In which sentence is the noun an abstract noun: voice, furniture, committee or honesty?

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A I could not recognize her voice on the phone.
B The furniture in this room is made of teak wood.
C The committee scheduled a meeting for Monday.
D His honesty earned him the respect of the entire class.

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Answer: D. His honesty earned him the respect of the entire class.

Answer: (d) His honesty earned him the respect of the entire class.
Explanation: Abstract nouns represent ideas, qualities, or states that cannot be perceived by the five physical senses. "Honesty" is a quality, whereas "voice" (concrete), "furniture" (mass/countable context), and "committee" (collective) do not fit this category.

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In which sentence is the noun an abstract noun: voice, furniture, committee or honesty?

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