Question 5 (AQA GCSE English Language)

A concrete noun is a material object, like a plant; an abstract noun is an intangible idea or quality, like power or love.

A concrete noun is an object that is not alive, like a building; an abstract noun is something that is alive, like a plant.

A concrete noun is somebody’s true and proper name, like Catherine; an abstract noun is an informal or chosen title, like Cath.

A concrete noun is a location, like Birmingham; an abstract noun is something that moves, like a dog.

Dynamic verbs make sentences grammatically simpler.

Dynamic verbs help reduce word count.

Dynamic verbs add vividness and clarify actions.

Dynamic verbs eliminate the need for adverbs.

Fronted adverbials help to vary sentence structures for better engagement.

Fronted adverbials can eliminate the need for proper nouns.

Fronted adverbials are a useful way to ensure all sentences follow the same pattern.

Fronted adverbials can help readers by making sentences shorter and simpler.

They provide factual information.

They create an emotional connection with the reader.

They describe a setting or location.

They compare two ideas or situations.

These pronouns makes arguments less formal and more engaging.

These pronouns increase sentence length by replacing proper nouns.

These pronouns simplify complex ideas.

These pronouns foster a sense of unity and shared purpose.

Conjunctions make sentences longer and harder to read.

Conjunctions can introduce and challenge counter-arguments.

Conjunctions can provide lists of supporting arguments.

Conjunctions make transitions between paragraphs more difficult.

Prepositional phrases provide a descriptive opening that sets context.

Prepositional phrases ensure an appropriate subject-verb agreement.

Prepositional phrases eliminate redundant details in sentences.

Prepositional phrases make sentences more formal.

They simplify the identification of abstract nouns.

They are always used in creative writing.

They require capitalisation and add specificity.

They make writing more concise.

Adverbs help to reduce the reliance on verbs.

Adverbs add depth to actions or descriptions.

Adverbs help to shorten sentence length.

Adverbs are a useful way to replace adjectives.