Parts of Speech

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, or thing (e.g., cat, apple, doctor, school, child).

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., slimy, blue, tall).

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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 (e.g., quickly, quietly, bravely).

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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns include 'pickle', 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.

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Give an example of an adjective.

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Examples of adjectives include 'slimy', 'happy', 'red', and 'tall'.

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Give an example of an adverb.

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Examples of adverbs include 'quickly', 'happily', 'silently', and 'bravely'.

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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The function of an adjective is to modify or describe a noun.

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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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The function of an adverb is to modify or describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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How can you identify a noun in a sentence?

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You can identify a noun by looking for words that name a person, place, thing, or idea.

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How can you identify an adjective in a sentence?

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You can identify an adjective by looking for words that provide more information about a noun.