English Language Terms

Question 1

Cohesion

Answer 1

The way a text sticks together (makes sense).

Question 2

Anaphoric reference

Answer 2

A word/phrase that refers back to a previous part of the text.

Question 3

Cataphoric reference

Answer 3

A word/phrase that refers ahead to another part of the text.

Question 4

Syntactic parallelism

Answer 4

Repetition in clauses, sentences or punctuation.

Question 5

Noun

Answer 5

A word that names a thing or concept.

Question 6

Verb

Answer 6

A word that shows a state of being, action or event (a process).

Question 7

Adverb

Answer 7

A word that modifies verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.

Question 8

Pronoun

Answer 8

Substitutes for a noun, often referring back or forwards to them (e.g. he, she, they it).

Question 9

Determiner

Answer 9

Adds detail or clarity to nouns (e.g. the, my, some).

Question 10

Preposition

Answer 10

Provides connections between words often showing a sense of place or time (e.g. in, on, between, during).

Question 11

Conjunction

Answer 11

Provides connections between the larger structures phrases, clauses and sentences (e.g. and, but, because).