Word Classes

Question 1

a word that tells you where or when something is in relation to something else

I am inside the classroom.

Answer 1

Preposition

Question 2

a word that describes a noun (the name of a thing or a place)

I saw a big bear.

Answer 2

Adjective

Question 3

a word that describes a verb (an action or a doing word)

I kindly asked a question.

Answer 3

Adverb

Question 4

a word used to describe an action, state or occurrence

I ran to catch my bus.

Answer 4

Verb

Question 5

the name of a thing, such as an object, a place, or a person

I have a big cupboard.

Answer 5

Noun

Question 6

takes the place of a noun in a sentence

Sam hates grapes. —-> He hates grapes.

Answer 6

Pronoun

Question 7

a word that identifies the noun or noun phrase that comes after it as being either general or specific

The boy is tired.

Answer 7

Article (determiner)

Question 8

a word, or words, used to connect two clauses together

I like cake. I like tea. I don’t like washing up the dishes after cake and tea.
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I like cake and tea but I don’t like washing up the dishes afterwards.

Answer 8

Conjuction

Question 9

the names of a particular person, place or thing

London is a beautiful city.

Answer 9

Proper noun

Question 10

An idea or concept - something that you cannot actually see, touch, hear, smell or taste

On Monday I showed independence in DT.

Answer 10

Abstract noun