Lexis And Semantics-booklet 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a proper noun?
A
Refers to the name of people
2
Q
What is an abstract noun
A
Refers to states, feeling and concepts (dont have to have physical existence)
3
Q
What is an abstract noun
A
Objects with physical existence
4
Q
What are material verbs
A
Actions/events
Eg. They SKIPPED down the street
5
Q
What are relational verbs
A
Properties or show stated of being
Eg. It would APPEAR the heavens have opened
6
Q
Mental verb
A
Internal process such as thinking
Eg.I don’t BELIEVE in Santa
7
Q
Verbal verb
A
External process of communicating through speech
Eg. Don’t SHOUT at me