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 verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an 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 modifies verbs and some other parts of speech.

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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 helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb express action or a state of being.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that shows the main action.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that shows what someone or something is doing.