Grammar

Question 1

What is an abstract noun?

Answer 1

A noun that is conceptual. They are NOT observable.

Question 2

Give 5 examples of abstract nouns.

Answer 2

Peace. Love. Thought. Mystery. Happiness. Justice. Hate. Sadness.

Question 3

How would you categorise the word ‘the’?

Answer 3

It is a definite article because it is referring to a specific entity.
For example, The dog is barking too loudly.

Question 4

What is the role of an evaluative adjective?

Answer 4

Evaluative adjectives modify nouns. They provide evaluative judgements, convey opinions and reflect a degree of subjectivity (the writer or speaker’s point of view).

Question 5

Give 2 examples of neutral descriptive adjective phrases.

Answer 5

The red socks.
The Swedish menu.
The striped pyjamas.
The glass door.
The square table.

Question 6

Give 2 examples of evaluative adjective phrases.

Answer 6

A dull personality.
The thrilling comedy.
The enjoyable ride.
A dreadful name.
The predictable book.

Question 7

Starting with the base form of the adjective, how do you form the comparative and the superlative?

Answer 7

To form the comparative, add -er.
To form the superlative, add -est.

Eg. Big. Bigger. Biggest.

Question 8

Starting with the base form of an adjective, give an example of how to turn it into a comparative, and then a superlative.

Answer 8

Base form: Big
Comparative: Bigger
Superlative: Biggest

Question 9

Which class of word is a locator in time and space? Eg. during, before, around, upon.

Answer 9

Prepositions

Question 10

How many syllables does a ‘disyllabic’ word have?

Answer 10

Two syllables

Question 11

What is a monosyllabic word?

Answer 11

A word with only one syllable.

Question 12

What is a “polysyllabic” word?

Answer 12

A word with more than two syllables

Question 13

Give two examples of indefinite articles.
Why are they called “indefinite” articles?

Answer 13

• A/An.
• They are not referring to a specific entity, it is indefinite what they are referring to.

Question 14

What type of word replaces a noun to show the possession of something?

Answer 14

Possessive pronouns (not to be confused with possessive determiners)

Question 15

What is the job of a reflexive pronoun?

Answer 15

Reflexive pronouns are used when the same person is the actor (subject) and receiver (object) of an action. They can be used in order to create emphasis.
Eg. YOU can see for YOURSELF how dangerous it is.

Question 16

What word class is used instead of a noun for the actor of the sentence?

Answer 16

Subject pronouns.

Question 17

When a pronoun replaces a noun that receives the action, what is this called?

Answer 17

An object pronoun

Question 18

What is a stative verb?

Answer 18

A stative verb expresses a state of being or a process in which there are no obvious actions. They usually do not occur in the present progressive aspect and aren’t usually used as commands.

Question 19

What is a dynamic verb?

Answer 19

Dynamic verbs express a wide range of actions which may be physical. Eg. jump, kick, punch. These act as commands and occur in the present progressive aspect.