English Language Skills Test

Adjective

A word that modifies (describes) nouns or pronouns, answering questions like 'which one?', 'what kind?', or 'how many?'.

Descriptive Adjective

An adjective that describes qualities or characteristics, such as 'bright' or 'tall'.

Nominalisation

The process of converting verbs and adjectives into nouns for formal or concise expression.

Modal Auxiliary Verb

A type of auxiliary verb that expresses possibility, ability, permission, obligation, or advice.

Adverb

A word that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing context related to time, manner, frequency, degree, or place.

Past Participle

The form of a verb typically ending in '-ed' for regular verbs, used in perfect tenses and passive voice.

Present Participle

The '-ing' form of a verb used in continuous tenses and as participial adjectives.

Irregular Verb

A verb that does not follow standard patterns in forming past tenses and participles.

Transitive Verb

A verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

Intransitive Verb

A verb that does not require a direct object and can stand alone.