Parts of Speech

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What are 'Parts of Speech'?

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The categories in which words are placed based on the work they do in sentences.

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How many main Parts of Speech are there in English?

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8

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Select the odd word that is NOT a 'Part of Speech': Verb, Adjective, Conjunction, Comma.

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Comma.

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Select the odd word that is NOT a 'Part of Speech': Interjection, Clause, Conjunction, Adverb.

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Clause.

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What is a Noun?

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A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a Verb?

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A word that describes an action or state of being.

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What is an Adjective?

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A word that describes or modifies a noun.

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What is an Adverb?

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A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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What is a Pronoun?

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A word that takes the place of a noun.

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What is a Conjunction?

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.