Parts of Speech-Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: cat, city, happiness.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a part of speech that expresses an action or a state of being. Examples: run, jump, is.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a part of speech that describes or modifies a noun. Examples: blue, tall, interesting.

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Identify the part of speech: 'kick'.

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Verb

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Identify the part of speech: 'ocean'.

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Noun

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Identify the part of speech: 'funny'.

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Adjective

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Identify the part of speech: 'parent'.

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Noun

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Identify the part of speech: 'pretty'.

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Adjective

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What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

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Nouns serve as the subject or object in a sentence.

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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Verbs indicate the action or state of being in a sentence.