Parts of speech

Front

What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: cat, school, happiness.

Front

Give an example of a noun.

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hamburger

Front

What is a verb?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a verb.

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listen

Front

What is an adjective?

Back

An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Examples: blue, tall, delicious.

Front

Give an example of an adjective.

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long

Front

What is the purpose of a noun in a sentence?

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Nouns are used to identify the subject or object in a sentence.

Front

What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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Verbs show the action or state of being in a sentence.

Front

What is the purpose of an adjective in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide more information about nouns.

Front

Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The girl runs fast.'

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girl