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 expresses an action or a state of being.

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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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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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What is a pronoun?

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

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is an interjection?

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

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning.

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What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

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A main verb expresses the primary action or state of being, while a helping verb assists the main verb.

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Give an example of a sentence with a conjunction.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.