Parts of Speech

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that shows an action or a state of being.

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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 an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.

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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, often ending in '-ly'.

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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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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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What is a conjunction?

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

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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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Example of a verb in a sentence.

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She runs every morning.

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Example of a noun in a sentence.

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The cat is sleeping on the couch.