Parts of Speech Review

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What are the eight parts of speech in English?

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

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Define a noun.

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

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

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What role does a preposition play in a sentence?

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

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What is a conjunction?

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

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Give an example of a noun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat,' 'cat' and 'mat' are nouns.

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What is the function of an adjective?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

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Provide an example of an interjection.

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Examples of interjections include 'Wow!', 'Oh no!', and 'Hooray!'

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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 (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York').

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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent.