Open Word Class Vs Closed Word Class

Open Word Class	Closed Word Class
1. An open class is one that commonly accepts the addition of new words.	1. A closed class is one that contains fixed number of words.
2. Open class of words is also called content words.	2. Closed class of words is also called function words.
3. This class contains large number of words.	3. This class contains limited number of words.
4. New words are generally coined or borrowed from other languages.	4. No new words are added.
5. This class consists of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.	5. This class consists of pronouns, articles and prepositions.