Parts of speech

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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: cat, school, happiness.

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What is a verb?

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

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What is an adjective?

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

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Examples: quickly, very, slowly.

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Can you give an example of a noun?

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Yes! Examples of nouns include: dog, city, apple.

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Can you give an example of a verb?

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Yes! Examples of verbs include: swim, think, play.

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Can you give an example of an adjective?

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Yes! Examples of adjectives include: big, sweet, bright.

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Can you give an example of an adverb?

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Yes! Examples of adverbs include: quietly, happily, well.

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What is the role of a noun in a sentence?

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A noun acts as the subject or object in a sentence. It tells us who or what is involved.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb tells us what action is happening or what state something is in.