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.

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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 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 adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that links nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing, and it is always capitalized.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing.

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.