Grammar: Using THE with common and abstract nouns

Полный каталог видеоуроков Все самое полезное для изучения английского смотрите в сообществе (Визуальный английский) An abstract noun is a word that means a general concept or idea, like “life” or “friendship”. We can use the with common nouns, as in “the sky is blue”. But can we use the with abstract nouns? For example, would you say “happiness is important” or “the happiness is important”? If you are not sure, watch this lesson to learn when to use the with general and abstract nouns. Don’t forget to take the quiz afterwards to test your understanding!