Parts of Speech

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What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: cat, school, happiness.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a verb?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is an adjective?

Back

An adjective is a part of speech that describes a noun or pronoun. Examples: blue, tall, happy.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Examples: quickly, very, well.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a part of speech that replaces a noun. Examples: he, she, they.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: and, but, or.

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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 part of speech that expresses strong emotion or surprise. Examples: wow, ouch, hey.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

Front

What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

Back

Nouns can act as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

Front

What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

Back

Verbs express actions, occurrences, or states of being in a sentence.

Front

How do adjectives enhance sentences?

Back

Adjectives provide more detail about nouns, making sentences more descriptive.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E