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. Examples: cat, city, happiness.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples: run, is, think.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. Examples: blue, quick, beautiful.

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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. It often answers how, when, where, or to what extent. Examples: quickly, very, well.

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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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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples: in, on, under.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise. Examples: wow, ouch, hey!

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What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

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A noun serves as the subject or object in a sentence, representing the main idea or action.

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How do adjectives enhance sentences?

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Adjectives provide more detail about nouns, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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What role do adverbs play in a sentence?

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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing context such as manner, time, or degree.