8 Parts of Speech

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What are the 8 parts of speech?

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Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection.

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Define a Noun.

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Give an example of a Pronoun.

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He, she, it, they.

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What is a Verb?

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

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Define an Adjective.

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun.

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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.

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Identify the function of a Preposition.

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A preposition 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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Define an Interjection.

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion.

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How many adjectives are in the sentence: 'The big dog barked loudly'?

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2 (big, loudly).