Grammar Flashcard Review

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Give an example of a verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'I think I have MET your parents before,' 'MET' is the verb.

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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.

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Provide an example of a preposition in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Mom put the candy ABOVE the refrigerator,' 'ABOVE' is the preposition.

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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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Give an example of an interjection in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'WELL, what should we do now?' 'WELL' is the interjection.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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Provide an example of a conjunction in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'We went to the store, BUT it was closed,' 'BUT' is the conjunction.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

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Give an example of a pronoun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'What did HE want for breakfast yesterday?' 'HE' is the pronoun.