Identify the part of speech for 'Happiness' in 'Happiness was hiding in the last tear.'

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The correct option is (1): Abstract Noun.

"Happiness" is an abstract noun because it refers to a quality, state, or idea rather than a physical object that can be perceived with the five senses. Abstract nouns represent concepts that cannot be seen, touched, heard, tasted, or smelled. In the sentence, "Happiness was hiding in the last tear," 'happiness' is functioning as the subject, performing the action of 'hiding,' which is characteristic of a noun. Specifically, it denotes an emotion or a state of being, which falls under the category of abstract nouns. Examples of other abstract nouns include love, freedom, courage, and sorrow.

The incorrect option is (2): Common Noun.
A common noun refers to a general person, place, thing, or idea, but it typically denotes something concrete that can be perceived by the senses. While 'happiness' is an idea, its non-physical nature distinguishes it from a common noun like 'tear' or 'tree,' which are tangible. Common nouns are also usually not capitalized unless they start a sentence.

The incorrect option is (3): Verb.
A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence. In the given sentence, 'was hiding' is the verb phrase, indicating the action. 'Happiness' is the subject performing this action, not the action itself.

The incorrect option is (4): Adjective.
An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. It provides more information about the quality or characteristic of a noun. For instance, in the phrase "a happy person," 'happy' is an adjective describing the person. 'Happiness' itself is the state or quality, not a descriptive word for another noun.