lexis, nouns etc Flashcards
What is a proper noun?
Name of a person/ place
What is an abstract noun?
Non-physical feelings
eg, love
What is a concrete noun?
A physical object
What are dynamic verbs?
Physical action
What are verbal verbs?
External processes
eg. talk
What are stative verbs?
Non-physical verbs
What are relational verbs?
Describes relationships between objects
What are mental verbs?
Internal processes
What does an adverb do?
Modifys a verb
What is a base adjective/adverb?
A basic modifies a word
What is a comparative adjective/adverb?
Compares 2 instances
What is a superlative adjective/adverb?
Compares more than 2 instances
What is an evaluative adjective/adverb?
A judgement
What is a personal pronoun?
1st, 2nd, 3rd person
eg (I, we he)
What is an indefinite pronoun?
Non-specific pronoun
eg. anyone