Parts of Speech Review

Front

What are the parts of speech?

Back

The parts of speech are categories of words based on their function in a sentence. They include nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

Front

Define a noun.

Back

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is a verb?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Define an adjective.

Back

An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Define a conjunction.

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is an interjection?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.5.1A

Front

Identify the function of a verb in a sentence.

Back

The function of a verb is to indicate the action or state of being of the subject.