Parts of Speech 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. Examples: cat, city, happiness.

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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 verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. Examples: run, is, sing.

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What do adjectives modify?

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Adjectives modify nouns.

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

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dog

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Identify the verb in this sentence: The cat sleeps on the couch.

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sleeps

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

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red

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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 do verbs express?

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Verbs express actions or states of being.

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Identify the two adjectives in this sentence: The tall, green tree swayed in the wind.

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tall, green