Words
English Language: AQA GCSE, topic 1.1.4
Key Terms for English Language - Types of Words
You need to know the following key terms for your English Language exam:
Adjectives
- Words that describe a noun. They add more information about it.
- E.g. Gorgeous, disgusting, happy, long, tall, green.
Adverbs
- Words that change verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. They may describe how or when something is done.
- E.g. Quickly, dangerously, always, never, once, soon, near.
Monosyllabic words
- Words that consist of one syllable.
- E.g. Yes, no, cat, dog, food, bat.
Test yourself on Words
What do we call words that have one syllable?
Which of these are adverbs?
Which of these are adjectives?
Which word is an adjective in this sentence?
Trudy had a beautiful smile.Which word is an adverb in this sentence?
Harry ran swiftly to his friend's house.