Word classes (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Word classes
Word classes
Categories grouping words by function & role in sentences
Nouns
Nouns
Naming words for people, places, concepts & things
Concrete nouns
Concrete nouns
Things you can experience with your senses
Abstract nouns
Abstract nouns
Ideas, feelings, or concepts you cannot touch or see
Why are abstract nouns significant in literature?
Why are abstract nouns significant in literature?
They reveal deeper themes & emotional content writers explore
Pronouns
Pronouns
Substitutes for nouns (I, me, she, they, theirs, our)
Adjectives
Adjectives
Describe & modify nouns, creating detailed pictures
Compound adjectives
Compound adjectives
Use hyphens to join words together (e.g., part-time job)
Comparative adjectives
Comparative adjectives
Compare two things (warmer, lighter)
Superlative adjectives
Superlative adjectives
Show extreme version among 3+ items (warmest, lightest)
Verbs
Verbs
Action words that drive sentences forward
Physical verbs
Physical verbs
Actions you can observe physically (cough, run, walk)
Mental verbs
Mental verbs
Internal processes & thoughts (think, perceive, imagine, hope)
Adverbs
Adverbs
Detail about verbs: how, when, where, or degree of action
How are most adverbs formed?
How are most adverbs formed?
Adding '-ly' to adjectives (quick → quickly)