Parts of Speech

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What is a noun?

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

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What is a verb?

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A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is an adverb?

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

Front

What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is an interjection?

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A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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To describe or modify a noun or pronoun.

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What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

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To replace a noun to avoid repetition.

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What is a preposition?

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

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Can you give an example of a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses, e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name that is capitalized.