6th Grade Parts of Speech Flashcard

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', 'him', etc.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The scruffy dog barked loudly.'

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The noun in the sentence is 'dog'.

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What are action words called in grammar?

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Action words are called verbs.

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What part of speech expresses an action or a state of being?

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The part of speech that expresses an action or a state of being is called a verb.

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Find the verb in the sentence: 'The boy ran down the road.'

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The verb in the sentence is 'ran'.

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What is the definition of a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Give an example of a pronoun.

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Examples of pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', 'him', 'her'.

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What is the difference between a verb and an adjective?

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A verb expresses an action or state of being, while an adjective describes or modifies a noun.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

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What part of speech is 'quickly' in the sentence: 'She ran quickly.'?

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In the sentence, 'quickly' is an adverb.