English Grammar

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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. Examples: cat, school, happiness.

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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. Examples: run, jump, is.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

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CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Examples: happy, blue, tall.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Examples: quickly, very, well.

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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. Examples: he, she, it, they.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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CCSS.L.6.1D

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What is a question word?

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A question word is used to ask questions. Examples: who, what, where, when, why.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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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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CCSS.L.1.1G

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