Grammar Review: 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: dog, city, happiness.

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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. Examples: run, jump, is.

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What is an adjective?

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

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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. Examples: quickly, very, well.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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The verb is 'sings'.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The red apple is sweet.'

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The adjective is 'red'.

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'He ran fast.'

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The adverb is 'fast'.

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What type of word is 'happy'?

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'Happy' is an adjective.

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What type of word is 'quickly'?

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'Quickly' is an adverb.