8 Parts of Speech Flashcard

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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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What is a verb?

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

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that gives more detail about nouns.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that gives more detail about verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that joins words or parts of a sentence together.

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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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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples: cat, school, happiness.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples: run, jump, is.

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Give an example of an adjective.

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Examples: red, tall, beautiful.