Parts of Speech Flashcard

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What is an adjective?

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A word used to modify or describe a noun.

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What is a conjunction?

Back

A word that connects other words, phrases, or clauses together.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The dog ran under the table.'

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Under.

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What is an adverb?

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A word used to modify or describe an adjective or verb.

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What does an adverb describe?

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How, when, or where something happens.

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What is a noun?

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A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a verb?

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A word that expresses an action or state of being.

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What is an interjection?

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A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

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What is the function of a preposition?

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To show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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Give an example of a conjunction.

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And, but, or.