Parts of Speech

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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: for, above, below, in, at.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Examples include: pretty, friendly, kind, messy, four, few, purple, several.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples include: they, he, she, we.

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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.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word that expresses strong emotion or surprise. Examples include: Yes! Oh my gosh! Wow!

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Examples include: run, jump, is, are.

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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. It often answers questions like how, when, where, and to what extent.

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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, or.

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What is an article?

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An article is a word that defines a noun as specific or unspecific. The two types are definite (the) and indefinite (a, an).

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What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?

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A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea, while a pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition.