Parts of Speech

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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 verb?

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

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, answering questions like 'what kind?', 'which one?', or 'how many?'. Examples: 'blue', 'tall', 'three'.

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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 answering questions like 'how?', 'when?', 'where?', or 'to what extent?'. Example: 'quickly'.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun to avoid repetition. Examples: 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they'.

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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. Examples: 'in', 'on', 'at', 'to'.

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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. Examples: 'Wow!', 'Oh no!', 'Yay!'.

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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'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, always capitalized. Examples: 'Sarah', 'Paris', 'Microsoft'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, not capitalized. Examples: 'city', 'dog', 'teacher'.