Lecture 5 - Closed Word Classes Flashcards

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of these are the four main closed word classes?

Interjections, articles, conjunctions, determiners

Pronouns, determiners, conjunctions, prepositions (correct)

Pronouns, nouns, prepositions, adverbs

Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs

What do pronouns stand in place of?

Nouns and noun phrases

Pronouns can only be singular.

False

What are closed word classes?

Not often changed, smaller groups Signup and view all the answers

Pronouns can change depending on what?

Subject and object of the sentence Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of indefinite pronouns?

Some, any, enough Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with pronoun conventions?

Mention the noun/noun phrase explicitly, then substitute for pronoun after Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of new pronouns?

Plural they, zee/zir Signup and view all the answers

What do determiners indicate?

Number and specificity of nouns Signup and view all the answers

How many types of determiners are there?

Six (or seven with possessives) Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of determiners?

Articles, possessives, demonstratives, quantifiers, wh- question words, numbers, and possessives Signup and view all the answers

What role do articles serve?

To identify the noun referred to Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of demonstratives?

This, that, these, those Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of quantifiers?

To indicate the amount of the noun in question Signup and view all the answers

What is a possessive determiner example?

My Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of demonstrative determiners?

Directly indicates a noun Signup and view all the answers

What do conjunctions do?

Connect words and phrases Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of conjunctions?

Coordinating and subordinating Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym for coordinating conjunctions?

FANBOYS Signup and view all the answers

What do coordinating conjunctions do?

Join equal elements Signup and view all the answers

What do subordinating conjunctions do?

Join a dependent clause to a main clause Signup and view all the answers

What is a preposition?

Express relationships between elements of a sentence Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of prepositions?

After, above, for Signup and view all the answers

Place prepositions can be _ or _

Concrete or abstract Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Closed Word Classes Overview

Four main closed word classes: pronouns, determiners, conjunctions, and prepositions.
Closed word classes are small groups that do not frequently change.

Pronouns

Serve as substitutes for nouns and noun phrases.
Can be categorized as singular or plural.
Pronouns vary based on their function as subjects or objects in sentences (e.g., "She did it for her").
Indefinite pronouns indicate less specific entities, such as "some," "any," and "enough."
Pronoun conventions recommend first mentioning the noun before substituting with a pronoun.
New pronouns emerging include plural "they" and terms like "zee/zir."

Determiners

Indicate the number and specificity of nouns, typically one per noun.
There are six main types of determiners, with an optional seventh type for possessives.
Types of determiners include articles, possessives, demonstratives, quantifiers, wh- question words, and numbers.
Articles ("a," "an," "the") identify the specific noun being referred to.
Demonstratives ("this," "that," "these," "those") are used with nouns to specify which entity is being discussed.
Quantifiers express the amount related to the noun (e.g., "He ate all of the cake").
Possessive determiners (e.g., "their," "your," "his") precede nouns, distinct from possessive pronouns.

Conjunctions

Function to connect words and phrases, and are typically followed by a comma.
Types include coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.
The acronym FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) represents coordinating conjunctions.
Coordinating conjunctions join equal elements.
Subordinating conjunctions link a dependent clause to a main clause (e.g., "because," "when," "after," "while," "that").

Prepositions

Illustrate relationships between sentence elements, often indicating time or place.
Examples include "after," "above," "for," "during," and "while."
Place prepositions can be categorized as either concrete or abstract.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Discover the essential elements of closed word classes in this informative flashcard quiz. Focus on pronouns, determiners, conjunctions, and prepositions along with their definitions and functionalities. Perfect for students seeking to enhance their understanding of these grammatical structures.