English Language Lexis and Semantics (2)

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Refers to states, feelings and concepts that don't have a physical existence.
Abstract Noun
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The basic form of an adjective or adverb, modifying another word.
Base adjective/adverb
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A word class which doesn't readily admit new members.
Closed/grammatical word class
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Name a group of people or things.
Collective nouns
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A form used to compare two instances either adding '-er' or using 'more'.
Comparative adjective/adverb
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Compares two things or two groups.
Comparatives
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Refer to objects that have a physical existence.
Concrete noun
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A word that connects larger structures like phrases, clauses and sentences.
Conjunction
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Link words or larger structures like phrases and clauses together where they are equal.
Conjunctions: Co-ordinating
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Link clauses together to show one is dependent on the other.
Conjunctions: Subco-ordinating
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Things that can be counted like chairs and pens.
Countable/common nouns
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A sentence that makes a statement or declaration.
Declarative sentence
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Card 2

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The basic form of an adjective or adverb, modifying another word.

Back

Base adjective/adverb

Card 3

Front

A word class which doesn't readily admit new members.

Back

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Card 4

Front

Name a group of people or things.

Back

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Card 5

Front

A form used to compare two instances either adding '-er' or using 'more'.

Back

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