Grammar

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a part of speech that tells how, when, and where something happens, and it usually ends in -ly.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a part of speech that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What part of speech is 'mean' in the sentence: 'The mean coach yells at the players, but he cares for them.'?

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'Mean' is an adjective in this sentence.

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What part of speech is 'cares' in the sentence: 'The mean coach yells at the players, but he cares for them.'?

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'Cares' is a verb in this sentence.

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What part of speech is 'suspenders' in the sentence: 'Even though the old man wears suspenders, people like him.'?

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'Suspenders' is a noun in this sentence.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a part of speech that expresses an action or a state of being.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a part of speech that describes or modifies a noun.

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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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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more detail about how, when, or where something occurs.

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Can you give an example of an adverb?

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Quickly, slowly, happily, and yesterday are examples of adverbs.