Content Words
Content words are generally nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs. A noun tells us about person, place or thing. An adjective describes place, person or things. A verb express action or state. Content words give us some information.They have some meaning. Examples:
Nouns
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Person: John, Peter, Sophie, Lily, Mike, Doctor, Teacher, Lawyer, Sailor, Soldier
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Place: California, London, Chicago, France, River, Mountain, Home, Office
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Object (or a thing): Chair, Car, Snickers, Fairy, Dulux, pen, table etc.
Adjectives
new
long
old
small
large
good
last
few
lazy
angry
heavy
new
Verbs
play
sing
have
enjoy
listen
go
Adverbs
Suddenly
Softly
Loudly
Slowly
Regularly
Swiftly
Rudely
Rarely
Daily
Hourly