form class

A set of words that have one or more grammatical or syntactic characteristics in common, such as the class of transitive verbs in English.

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form class

1. (Grammar) another term for part of speech

2. (Grammar) a group of words distinguished by common inflections, such as the weak verbs of English

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form′ class`

a class of words or other forms in a language having one or more grammatical features in common, as all plural nouns.

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Noun

form class - one of the traditional categories of words intended to reflect their functions in a grammatical context

part of speech, word class

grammatical category, syntactic category - (grammar) a category of words having the same grammatical properties

major form class - any of the major parts of speech of traditional grammar

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This academic year, each form class competed to raise money.

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If you go into any science sixth form class and ask: "Who'd like to be a doctor?" at least a quarter of kids' hands will shoot up.

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MrsTogneri said:"We take a handful of pupils from a different form class each week to do the picks.

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A great lad to have in my form class at Archbishop Beck.

This is why Liverpool and Everton fans came together in applause at the derby; Fans of both sides showed club colours don't matter when it comes to honouring a young footballer

One who has obtained good grades form class I till class IX, but eventually falls short in matriculation or intermediate, dreams of going to a good university but he is disappointed because in matriculation and intermediate the authorities do not examine how knowledgeable the student is, rather they examine him on the basis of their answers that must match the wordings of the book.

Education system

Messages of support have come from as far as Australia and the USA and the school has moved their daughter into a different form class, as originally requested, the couple, who have two other children aged 15 and eight, said.

Video showing effects of bullying on girl goes viral

"I have asked many times for her to be moved to a different form class yet they keep telling me that they need to speak to other teachers and have had no sign of showing any concerns like it's us parents being overly protective.

The heartbreaking video that shows the true impact of bullying on a young girl; 11 year-old has panic attack after being targeted by bullies both in school and online

They might also have half an hour a day with their form class, and break or lunch duties.

Cypriot teachers should try teaching in the UK

"He had been walking back into his form class when he was pulled aside by a teacher who ordered him to put his blazer back on, but he refused.

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He was a popular member of his form class with a close circle of friends who remember his sense of humour and kind, thoughtful demeanour."

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The form class that contributed the most house points was 7M, so they were awarded the Eisteddfod plaque to be displayed in their room for the next year.

Eisteddfod is a super showcase; St Richard Gwyn High School