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Nouns 15 (Age 6) - Including distinction and device

Learn nouns such as distinction and device, and build your KS1 Vocabulary Age 6 skills with useful naming words from everyday life.

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Fascinating Fact:

A device can also be something simple, like a torch. It is still a device because it helps you.

In KS1 Vocabulary Age 6, children learn that nouns are naming words for people, places, things and ideas. This quiz explores words such as distinction and device, helping pupils understand and use less common everyday vocabulary.

  • Noun: A word that names a person, place, thing or idea.
  • Distinction: A clear difference between one thing and another.
  • Device: An object or tool made to do a job.
What is a noun in KS1 English?

In KS1 English, a noun is a naming word. It names a person, place, thing or idea, such as teacher, park, ball or plan.

What does distinction mean for children?

For children, distinction means a difference that helps us tell things apart. It is used when two things are not the same in an important way.

What does device mean in vocabulary?

In vocabulary, device means an object or piece of equipment used for a purpose. A device can be simple or more advanced, but it helps with a task.

In each question you will be shown four words. All you have to do is choose which one matches the meaning given.
1 .
A contrast or difference. Something that stands out
OUTCOME
BONE
DISTINCTION
EXCEPTION
There's a definite distinction between ground and instant coffee.
2 .
A place where people can buy drinks
TREND
INFLATION
PHRASE
PUB
Henry went to the pub every Friday night with his friends.
3 .
A sense or feeling
IMPRESSION
SLIDE
CHANNEL
BOMB
She got the impression he wasn't telling the whole truth.
4 .
Talks aiming to reach an agreement
DIET
NEGOTIATION
NOSE
CAMP
It took two weeks of negotiation before they reached an agreement.
5 .
A food that grows on trees or plants
TICKET
FRUIT
TANK
GIFT
He always finished his lunch with a piece of fruit.
6 .
Playground equipment with a seat and chains or ropes
EXPECTATION
SWING
NOTION
STRING
He sat on the swing and held on tightly.
7 .
A tool or gadget
DEVICE
ENTERPRISE
TIP
LESSON
There's a new car device coming out that alerts you when your tyres need pumping up.
8 .
Moving parts in a machine that do a specific job
DELIGHT
INPUT
MECHANISM
DRAFT
The eject mechanism on the DVD player has broken and you'll need a replacement.
9 .
Poetry or books
GATE
PLANE
COMPLAINT
LITERATURE
I want to study English Literature when I go to secondary school.
10 .
The layer of air around the Earth or gases around a planet
SHOE
ENEMY
ATMOSPHERE
HEIGHT
The atmosphere of the strange planet seemed to be alive.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What are nouns?

Author:  Sarah Garratty

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