ACT English: Subject/verb, pronoun, preposition, and conjunc.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that indicates who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Define a pronoun.

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

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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 clauses, sentences, or words.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog'.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb indicates the action or state of being of the subject.

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Provide an example of a pronoun replacing a noun.

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Instead of saying 'Maria loves her cat,' you can say 'She loves her cat.'

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition links nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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List three common conjunctions.

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And, but, or.