Parts of Speech Flashcard for Kids

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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: dog, school, happiness.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Examples: happy, blue, tall.

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What is a verb?

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

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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. Example: 'The dog' in 'The dog barks.'

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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. Example: 'barks' in 'The dog barks.'

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She runs.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I like apples, and she likes oranges.'

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What is a conjunction?

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

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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. Examples: quickly, very, well.