Exploring Parts of Speech in English Grammar

What is the primary function of a noun?

• To express an action

• To show a relationship between words

• To describe a noun

• To name a person, place, or thing

Which question helps identify a verb?

• How often is it?

• Can I have it?

• What kind is it?

• Can I do it?

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

What does an adjective modify?

• A verb

• A noun

• An adverb

• A pronoun

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following is a function of adverbs?

• Modifying a noun

• Replacing a noun

• Naming an action

• Modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What role do prepositions play in a sentence?

• Joining sentences

• Expressing emotions

• Indicating location or relationship

• Describing nouns

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which example illustrates the use of a conjunction?

• "Ouch, the kettle is hot."

• "We wanted to go there but it was raining heavily."

• "The cat is in front of the tree."

• "Wow, that's great news!"

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is a determiner?

• A word that replaces a noun

• A word that links the subject to the complement

• A word that modifies a verb

• A word that specifies a noun as general or specific

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CCSS.L.7.1A

What is the purpose of linking verbs?

• To join sentences

• To modify adjectives

• To express an action

• To connect the subject to additional information

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is a present participle?

• A modifier for nouns

• A verb ending in -ing

• A noun used as an adjective

• A verb ending in -ed

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following best describes a modifier?

• A word that indicates position

• A word or phrase that adds detail to another word

• A word that joins sentences

• A word that replaces a noun

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C