Parts of Speech Flashcard

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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 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 adverb?

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

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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.

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Identify the function of the word 'and' in a sentence.

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The word 'and' is a conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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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 the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name that is capitalized.

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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.