Part of Speech

Front

What is a part of speech?

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A category of words that have similar grammatical properties. The main parts of speech are noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

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Define a noun.

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

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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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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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is an adjective?

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

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

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Define 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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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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Define 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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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is a conjunction?

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

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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Define an interjection.

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

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CCSS.L.5.1A

Front

What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

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Nouns serve as the subject or object of a verb, or the object of a preposition.