

Parts of Speech Flashcard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the part of speech for the word "defend"?
Back
Verb
Answer explanation
The word "defend" is a verb, as it describes the action of protecting or supporting something. It is not a noun, adjective, or adverb, which serve different grammatical functions.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which form of the word "defense" is an adjective?
Back
Defensible
Answer explanation
The adjective form of 'defense' is 'defensible', which describes something that can be defended. The other options are either verbs or nouns.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Choose the noun form of the word "analyze".
Back
Analysis
Answer explanation
The noun form of "analyze" is "analysis," which refers to the process of examining something in detail. The other options are either adjectives or different verb forms.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word means "able to be defended"?
Back
Defensible
Answer explanation
The word "defensible" means "able to be defended." It directly describes something that can be justified or supported, making it the correct choice among the options provided.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What suffix is commonly used to change a verb to a noun?
Back
-ment
Answer explanation
The suffix '-ment' is commonly used to convert verbs into nouns, indicating the action or result of the verb. For example, 'develop' becomes 'development'. The other options, '-ly' and '-able', serve different grammatical functions.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The lawyer’s ________ of her client was strong.
Back
Defense
Answer explanation
The lawyer’s defense of her client was strong. 'Defense' fits the context as it refers to the legal support provided by the lawyer, indicating a robust representation.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the correct word form: She acted very ________ during the emergency.
Back
Defensive
Answer explanation
The correct word form is 'defensive' because it describes how she acted during the emergency. 'Defend' is a verb, 'defensibly' is an adverb, and 'defensible' is an adjective, but 'defensive' fits the context best.
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