Parts of Speech

Front

Describes nouns, pronouns, and proper nouns

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adjective

Front

Describes verbs, adjectives, and adverbs (often ends in -ly)

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adverb

Front

Names a specific person, place, thing, or idea. Capitalized!

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proper noun

Front

A word that expresses strong feelings or reactions (e.g., Hey!)

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interjection

Front

Names a person, place, thing, or idea

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common noun

Front

A verb that links the subject to a descriptor.

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linking verb

Front

Takes the place of a noun

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pronoun

Front

Links words/phrases together (FANBOYS)

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conjunction

Front

Shows action and what the subject is doing.

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action verb

Front

A word or group of words used before a noun to indicate position, direction, time, cause, or possession.

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preposition