B2 Level Wordlist - Grammar

Here you will learn some English words about grammar, such as "plural", "preposition", "prefix", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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abbreviation [noun]

the shortened form of a word, etc.

Ex: The textbook provided a key for all the abbreviations used throughout the chapters .

article [noun]

(grammar) any type of determiner that shows whether we are referring to a particular thing or a general example of something

Ex: Articles in English can be tricky for non-native speakers because their use varies depending on whether a noun is specific or general .

auxiliary verb [noun]

a verb that is used with other verbs to indicate tense, voice, etc., such as do, have, and be

Ex: Learning how to properly use auxiliary verbs can greatly improve one ’s ability to construct complex sentences .

conjunction [noun]

(grammar) a word such as and, because, but, and or that connects phrases, sentences, or words

Ex: Understanding how to use conjunctions correctly can improve the flow and clarity of writing .

preposition [noun]

(grammar) a word that comes before a noun or pronoun to indicate location, direction, time, manner, or the relationship between two objects

Ex: The teacher explained that prepositions are used to show relationships between nouns and other parts of the sentence .

proper noun [noun]

(grammar) the name of a place, person, country, etc. with its first letter capitalized

Ex: Proper nouns are important for distinguishing specific entities in writing and speech .

pronoun [noun]

(grammar) a word that can replace a noun or noun phrase, such as she, it, they, etc.

Ex: The grammar exercise focused on identifying and correctly using pronouns in various contexts .

prefix [noun]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

Ex: The dictionary provided a list of prefixes and their meanings to help with word formation and understanding .

suffix [noun]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the end of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

Ex: Students practiced adding different suffixes to root words to see how their meanings changed .

active [adjective]

(grammar) describing a verb whose subject is the one that does the action

Ex: Active verbs are essential for creating dynamic and engaging sentences in both written and spoken language .

passive [adjective]

(grammar) describing a verb whose subject is affected by the action of the verb

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comparative [adjective]

(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate a difference in degree, quality, size, etc.

Ex: He used a comparative sentence to explain why his car was better than his friend ’s .

superlative [adjective]

(grammar) describing the highest amount or degree of an adjective or adverb

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plural [adjective]

(grammar) describing words that are indicating the presence of more than one person or thing

Ex: Plural nouns are important in understanding sentence structure .

singular [adjective]

(grammar) describing words that are indicating the presence of only one person or thing

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grammatical [adjective]

following the standard rules of the grammar properly

Ex: The teacher emphasized the importance of proper grammatical structure in writing clear and effective sentences .

irregular [adjective]

(of verbs, nouns, or adjectives) not following standard patterns or rules

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modal [noun]

(grammar) a verb that is used with the main verb of a sentence to indicate possibility, intention, etc., such as can, might, should, etc.

Ex: The book provides examples of how modals function in both formal and informal contexts .

conditional [adjective]

(grammar) describing a sentence, clause, etc. that will only be true or happen if something else is true or happens

Ex: The exercise focused on forming correct conditional sentences in both real and hypothetical situations .

perfect [adjective]

(grammar) indicating a completed action or state

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past participle [noun]

a form of a verb that "ed", etc. is added to the end of it which is used to form passive or present tenses or adjectives

Ex: He learned that irregular verbs often have unique past participles , such as ' swim ' becoming ' swum .

continuous [adjective]

(grammar) describing a verb that indicates an action in progress

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progressive [adjective]

(grammar) describing a form of a verb that indicates an action is continuing

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collocation [noun]

a particular combination of words that are used together very often

Ex: He found that learning collocations was more effective than memorizing individual vocabulary words .

possessive [adjective]

(grammar) describing nouns and pronouns that indicate ownership

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pronunciation [noun]

the way a word is pronounced

Ex: He struggled with the pronunciation of some English sounds .

consonant [noun]

‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced by interfering with or stopping the flow of air through the mouth or nose

Ex: She struggled with blending consonants at the beginning of words during her reading lessons .

vowel [noun]

‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced without interfering with the flow of air coming through the mouth or nose

Ex: Vowel changes in different languages can significantly affect pronunciation and meaning .

stress [noun]

(phonetics) an added force when pronouncing a syllable or word

Ex: In poetry , stress plays a crucial role in creating rhythm and meter , shaping the overall flow of the verse .

tag question [noun]

(grammar) a short question added to the end of a statement that is formed form the same statement

Ex: He used a tag question to encourage his audience to participate in the discussion .

punctuation [noun]

the use of marks such as a period, comma, etc. in writing to divide sentences and phrases to better convey meaning

Ex: The teacher emphasized the importance of punctuation in conveying the intended meaning of a sentence .

exclamation point [noun]

the mark ! used after a sentence to indicate excitement, surprise, etc.

Ex: The teacher explained that using too many exclamation points can make writing seem overly dramatic .

question mark [noun]

the mark ? used at the end of a sentence to show that it is a question

Ex: In text messages , people often use a question mark to express curiosity or uncertainty .

comma [noun]

the mark , used to separate items in a list or indicate a pause in a sentence

Ex: The comma in the address helped avoid confusion when sending the letter .

to spell [verb]

to be the letters being put together in the correct order form a particular word

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double negative [noun]

a grammatical construction in which two negative elements are used within the same sentence, often resulting in a positive meaning

Ex: The sentence " We have n't seen no one " uses a double negative , implying that they have seen someone .

B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives