PARTS OF SPEECH

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What are NOUNS?

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Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. Examples include 'table', 'dog', 'flower', 'cup', and 'candy'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What are ADJECTIVES?

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Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns. Examples include 'pretty', 'old', 'nice', and 'blue'.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

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What are ADVERBS?

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Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often answer questions like how, when, where, and to what extent.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What are CONJUNCTIONS?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', and 'but'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is a PRONOUN?

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Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'we'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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What is a VERB?

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Verbs are action words that describe what the subject is doing. Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'sing', and 'draw'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What are PREPOSITIONS?

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Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'on', 'under', 'in', and 'behind'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is the function of an ADJECTIVE in a sentence?

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An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun by providing additional information about it, such as color, size, or quantity.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the function of an ADVERB in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, providing information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the difference between a NOUN and a PRONOUN?

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A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea, while a pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B