Parts of Speech

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Give examples of pronouns.

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Examples of pronouns include they, he, she, and we.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes verbs and adjectives. It usually ends in -ly and tells where, when, or how.

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What does an adjective do?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. It usually comes before the noun.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word that shows strong emotion.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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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 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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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 the purpose of a noun in a sentence?

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The purpose of a noun in a sentence is to name a person, place, thing, or idea.