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 describes an action or 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: tall, green, happy.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked.'

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The noun is 'dog'.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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The verb is 'sings'.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The red apple is sweet.'

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The adjective is 'red'.

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What is the purpose of a noun in a sentence?

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Nouns serve as the subject or object in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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Verbs show the action or state of being in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of an adjective in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide more information about nouns.

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Give an example of a noun that is a place.

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An example of a noun that is a place is 'park'.