Parts of Speech

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a part of speech that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a part of speech that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a part of speech that describes or modifies a noun.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner, place, time, or degree.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a part of speech that replaces a noun to avoid repetition.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a part of speech that expresses emotion or exclamation, often standing alone.

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What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

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Nouns can serve as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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Verbs indicate the action or state of being of the subject in a sentence.

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Can you give an example of a sentence with an interjection?

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Sure! 'Wow! That was amazing!'

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to general items (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun names specific items (e.g., 'New York').