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 describes 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 ending in '-ly'.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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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 preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, always capitalized.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, not capitalized.