Verbs, Nouns, Adjectives

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that shows an action or a state of being. Examples: run, jump, is.

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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: dog, school, happiness.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Examples: happy, blue, tall.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The sun is shining brightly.'

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sun

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The tall tree swayed in the wind.'

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tall

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb tells what the subject does or what happens to the subject.

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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 an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun.

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

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dances