6th Grade Parts of Speech Flashcard

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What is 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, often indicating location, direction, or time.

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Identify the preposition in the following sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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under

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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 indicating manner, place, time, frequency, degree, or level of certainty.

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Provide an example of an adverb modifying a verb.

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Quickly (as in 'She runs quickly.')

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What is a noun?

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

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

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dog

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'I want to go to the park, but it is raining.'

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but

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What are the three main types of conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.

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What is the purpose of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to other words in the sentence, often indicating location, direction, or time.