S2 TEST: Parts of Speech (Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs)

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a name of 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 or state of being.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective describes a noun or pronoun.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is made up of two or more words that together name a person, place, thing, or idea, like 'highchair'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Fido', and 'Ms. Smith'.

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'She ran quickly.'

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The adverb is 'quickly'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is general (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (e.g., 'Paris').