8 Parts of Speech Flashcards

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Pronoun

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Takes the place of a noun.

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Verb

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Expresses action (action verb) or links the subject to another word in the sentence (linking verb).

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Adjective

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It modifies a noun or a pronoun.

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Adverb

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It modifies a verb, an adjective, or another verb.

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Preposition

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Relates a noun or pronoun (its object) to some other part of the sentence.

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Conjunction

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Connects words or word groups.

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Interjection

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Shows sudden, usually strong, feeling.

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Noun

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Names a person, place, thing, animal, or idea.

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