Parts of Speech

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A word that shows direction, time, place, and location; starts a phrase that gives extra information.

Front

What is an adjective?

Back

A word that describes a noun. It usually comes before the noun.

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

A word that describes verbs and adjectives. Usually ends in -ly and tells where, when, or how.

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A word that takes the place of a noun.

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A word that shows action or links two parts of a sentence.

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

Front

What is an interjection?

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A word that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

Back

To show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

Front

Can you give an example of a sentence with an adjective?

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The tall tree swayed in the wind.