Understanding the 8 Parts of Speech

Front

Primary function of a noun?

Back

Names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Front

Why are pronouns used instead of nouns?

Back

To avoid repetition and make sentences more interesting.

Front

Order of adjectives for nouns:

Back

Opinion, size, age, color

Front

Type of verb that describes a state or feeling?

Back

Stative verb

Front

Main purpose of modal verbs in English?

Back

To show possibility, capability, or necessity.

Front

Part of speech that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb?

Back

Adverb

Front

Ending a sentence with a preposition is acceptable in many cases.

Back

Yes, in many cases it is acceptable.

Front

Conjunction 'but' signifies:

Back

A contrast or exception

Front

Role of 'the':

Back

Specifies a particular thing known to both speaker and listener.

Front

Example of a coordinating conjunction:

Back

And