Parts of Speech

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What is a noun?

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

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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 an adverb?

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An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in -ly.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a part of speech that takes the place of a noun.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a part of speech that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a part of speech that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs are verbs that connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, often forms of 'to be'.

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Give an example of a sentence with a noun.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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Give an example of a sentence with an adjective.

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The tall building touched the sky.