Parts of Speech Check

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a part of speech that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: dog, city, freedom.

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. They do not show action. Examples: is, was, were.

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Identify the part of speech: 'Watch' in 'Watch me score 2 goals.'

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'Watch' is a verb.

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Identify the part of speech: 'open-minded' in 'I consider myself to be an open-minded person.'

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'open-minded' is an adjective.

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Identify the part of speech: 'smooth' in 'I was struck by a smooth criminal.'

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'smooth' is an adjective.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. Examples: happy, blue, tall.

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What is a verb?

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

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples: he, she, it.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Examples: quickly, very, well.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: and, but, or.