Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs

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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: cat, school, 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: red, tall, happy.

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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. Examples: quickly, very, well.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked.'

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The noun is 'dog'.

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

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The verb is 'sings'.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The blue car is fast.'

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The adjective is 'blue'.

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'He ran quickly.'

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The adverb is 'quickly'.

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What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

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A noun serves as the subject or object in a sentence.

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb expresses the action or state of being in a sentence.