Performance is an example of a/an _.
Correct answer: D. abstract noun
- A. common noun
- B. proper noun
- C. countable noun
- D. abstract noun
Explanation
Performance is an abstract noun because it refers to an intangible concept or idea, rather than a physical object or a specific person/place. Abstract nouns are nouns that cannot be perceived through the senses, and they often represent qualities, states, or actions.
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