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 do adjectives modify?

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Adjectives modify nouns.

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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.

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What do adverbs modify?

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Adverbs modify verbs.

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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.

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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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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 an interjection?

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

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What part of speech is 'quickly'?

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'Quickly' is an adverb.

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What part of speech is 'tall'?

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'Tall' is an adjective.