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Question:
The word abstract has different meanings.
Abstract can describe something that you cannot see and has no physical form, like emotions or friendship.
For example:
I can easily show you what a book is, but I cannot show you an abstract concept, like hope.
you cannot experience it through your 5 senses.
you cannot touch it.
you can see it.
it may be an idea that you can think about, but not a physical thing.
Which answers best complete the sentence below? Choose the 3 correct answers.
If something is abstract, then...
Response:
When we use abstract as a noun, this means a short summary at the beginning of a research article.
The abstract gives you the most important parts of the research.
The main purpose of an abstract is to help you decide whether a research article has information that you need.
full details
the main points
a report of only the main ideas
a short description
Which three answers are closest to this meaning of abstract?
The word abstract can also be used to describe art that uses shapes and patterns, rather than people or things, to convey a message.
The Tate Museum in London has many collections of modern and abstract art.
The artist does not try to show us exactly what something really looks like.
The artist's main purpose is to paint a picture about something we can't see, like an idea or emotions.
Some people don't like abstract paintings.
Look at the painting and answer the question below. What are the two features below that make this abstract painting different from a realistic painting? Choose the 2 correct answers.