Parts of Speech

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What are the eight parts of speech in English?

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Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a part of speech that names 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 action or a 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 or pronoun.

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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.

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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 are the three types of conjunctions?

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Coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions.

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What is a preposition?

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

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a part of speech that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.