Parts of Speech (Nouns, Verbs, & Adjectives)

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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 shows 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 a noun.

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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns: cat, school, happiness.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs: run, jump, is.

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Give an example of an adjective.

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Examples of adjectives: blue, happy, tall.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that shows what someone or something is doing.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement.

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What part of speech is 'quick' in the sentence: 'The quick fox jumps over the lazy dog'?

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'Quick' is an adjective.

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What part of speech is 'jumps' in the sentence: 'The quick fox jumps over the lazy dog'?

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'Jumps' is a verb.