Parts of Speech

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What are the eight parts of speech in English?

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

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What is a noun?

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A part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a pronoun?

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A part of speech that takes the place of a noun.

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What is a verb?

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A part of speech that expresses action or being.

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What is an adverb?

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

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What is an adjective?

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A part of speech that describes or modifies a noun.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What is a preposition?

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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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A part of speech that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses.