word types Flashcards
what is a common noun?
a whole group of words
what is a concrete noun?
a physical object
what is an abstract noun?
an idea or concept
what is a proper noun?
a noun that’s capitalised
what is a dynamic verb?
a physical action or event
what is a stative verb?
a state of being or internal process
what are auxiliary verbs?
helpers that help main verbs express differences in tense.
what are the auxiliary verbs?
can, could, shall, should, will, would, may, might, must, ought
what are base adjectives?
the most basic form of an adjective
what are comparative adjectives?
adjectives used to compare things to each other
what are superlative adjectives?
the most extreme form of an adjective
what does an adverb of manner describe?
how something’s done
what does an adverb of time describe?
when something’s done
what does an adverb of place describe?
where something’s done
what does an adverb of frequency describe?
how often something’s done
