Grammar and Sentence Structure Flashcard

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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 a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun.

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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.

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it.' 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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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.