Guide to Word Classes. Definitions of Word Classes 1.What is an adjective? Give an example 2.What is an adverb? Give an example 3.What is a noun? Give.

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Guide to Word Classes

Definitions of Word Classes 1.What is an adjective? Give an example 2.What is an adverb? Give an example 3.What is a noun? Give an example 4.What is a phrasal verb? Give an example 5.What is a phrase? Give an example 6.What is a verb? Give an example

Word ClassDescription ADJECTIVEAn adjective is a word that tells you more about a person or thing. You use adjectives to talk about appearance, colour, size or other qualities, e.g. he has short hair. ADVERBAn adverb is a word that gives more information about when, how, or where something happens, e.g. She went inside

Word ClassDescription NOUNA noun is a word that refers to a person, place, or thing PHRASAL VERBA phrasal verb consists of a verb and one or more particles, e.g. When I go outside I put on a warm coat.

Word ClassDescription PHRASEPhrases are groups of words which are used together and which have a meaning of their own e.g. I would like to get a new job VERBA verb is a word that is used for saying what someone or something does or what happens to them, or to give information about them e.g Can I pay by credit?