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 to avoid repetition. Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'us', and 'they'.

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Identify the function of an adverb in a sentence.

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An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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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. Examples include 'Wow!', 'Oops!', and 'Hey!'.

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Define a noun.

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.

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What is the role of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it, such as size, color, or quantity.

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Explain the function of a verb.

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples include 'run', 'is', and 'think'.

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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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', and 'between'.

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Identify the difference between a common noun and a proper noun.

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York'). Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Define a definite article.

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A definite article is a word that specifies a noun as something already known or identified. The only definite article in English is 'the'.