Word classes

Question 1

Noun types (4)

Answer 1

Proper- Refers to names of people or places.
Abstract- Refers to states, feelings and ideas which do not have a physical existence.
Concrete- Refers to objects with a physical existence.
Collective- A noun that identifies a group of individuals

Question 2

Pronouns (3)

Answer 2

Personal- Can replace a noun and identify in terms of person.
demonstrative- Orientates the reader/ listener to an idea either nearby or further away.
Indefinite- Refers to a person or object that is non specific

Question 3

Verbs (4)

Answer 3

Dynamic/ material- Shows actions or events
Stative/ Relational- Identifies states of being
Auxiliary- A verb that forms tense or mood of other verbs
Modal auxiliary- A verb that shows degree of certainty, probability or possibility

Question 4

Adjectives (3)

Answer 4

Base- The basic form of an adjective
Comparative- A form used to compare two instances by adding –er
Superlative- Identifies the best example

Question 5

Adverbs (4)

Answer 5

Manner- Answer the question ‘how?’ ​
Place- Answer the question ‘where?’ ​
Time- Answer the question ‘when?’ ​
Frequency- Answer the question ‘how often?’

Question 6

Conjunctions (2)

Answer 6

Co-ordinating- Links words, phrases or clauses together where equal ​
Subordinating- Links clauses where one is dependent on the other​