Parts of Speech Test Review

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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: blue, tall, happy.

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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: he, she, it.

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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.

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What is the purpose of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe nouns and provide more detail about them.

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What is the purpose of verbs in a sentence?

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

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What is the purpose of nouns in a sentence?

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Nouns name the people, places, things, or ideas in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of pronouns in a sentence?

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Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

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What is the purpose of adverbs in a sentence?

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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about how, when, where, or to what extent.