Basic Parts of Speech (2): Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs & Adjectives

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What is 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 a pronoun?

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

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that shows action or a state of being, like run, jump, or is.

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What is an adjective?

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

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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns include cat, school, and happiness.

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Give an example of a pronoun.

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Examples of pronouns include he, she, they, and it.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs include run, swim, and think.

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Give an example of an adjective.

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Examples of adjectives include big, small, and colorful.

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What part of speech is 'they' in the sentence: 'They are playing outside.'?

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'They' is a pronoun.

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What part of speech is 'happy' in the sentence: 'The happy dog wagged its tail.'?

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'Happy' is an adjective.