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: When writing a report , be sure to define any abbreviations the first time you use them .

article

[noun]

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

Ex: The book provides exercises to help learners practice using articles correctly .

auxiliary verb

[noun]

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

Ex: In the question , " Do you understand ? " the word " do " is an auxiliary verb.

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: " We will meet at 5 PM . " " At " is a preposition that shows time .

proper noun

[noun]

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

Ex: When writing an email , it 's important to use proper nouns correctly to refer to specific people or companies .

pronoun

[noun]

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

Ex: Pronouns are essential for making sentences less repetitive and more fluid .

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: He practiced converting passive voice constructions into active ones to improve his writing skills .

passive

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She preferred to use passive constructions in her writing to emphasize the action rather than the subject .

comparative

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Comparative adverbs, like 'more quickly,' help describe the difference in the manner of actions.

superlative

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Superlative adverbs, like 'most quickly,' help highlight the greatest extent of an action.

plural

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She learned the plural forms of irregular nouns in her language lesson.

singular

[Adjective]

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

Ex: When writing , it 's important to match the singular subject with a singular verb .

grammatical

[Adjective]

following the standard rules of the grammar properly

Ex: She asked for feedback on her report to correct any grammatical mistakes before submitting it .

irregular

[Adjective]

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

Ex: In English , " be " has an irregular conjugation with forms like " am , " " is , " " are , " and " was . "

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: Modals can sometimes be tricky because their meanings can change depending on the context .

conditional

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Understanding conditional grammar helps in crafting sentences that accurately describe dependencies and outcomes .

perfect

[Adjective]

(grammar) indicating a completed action or state

Ex: To convey the completion of an action in the past, the writer used the past perfect tense perfectly.

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: Understanding past participles is crucial for constructing sentences in the past perfect tense .

continuous

[Adjective]

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

Ex: In English , the continuous form is made by combining the verb " to be " with the present participle of the main verb .

progressive

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The difference between the simple and progressive tenses often involves the focus on the duration or continuity of an action.

collocation

[noun]

a particular combination of words that are used together very often

Ex: The teacher explained the meaning of each collocation.

possessive

[Adjective]

(grammar) describing nouns and pronouns that indicate ownership

Ex: The possessive case in English often involves adding an apostrophe and 's' to the noun.

pronunciation

[noun]

the way a word is pronounced

Ex: She worked hard to improve her pronunciation before the exam .

consonant

[noun]

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

Ex: The poem had a pleasing rhythm because of the repeated consonant sounds .

vowel

[noun]

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

Ex: The word " apple " begins with a vowel.

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: She struggled with using tag questions correctly in her speech , sometimes making her sentences confusing .

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 editor pointed out several punctuation errors in the draft that needed to be corrected .

exclamation point

[noun]

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

Ex: He was advised to remove the exclamation point from his report for a more professional tone .

question mark

[noun]

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

Ex: The editor noticed a missing question mark in the document and made the correction .

comma

[noun]

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

Ex: Using a comma correctly can significantly enhance the flow of your writing .

to spell

[Verb]

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

Ex: "P-i-z-z-a" spells the word "pizza," one of my favorite foods.

B2 Level Wordlist
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