Lesson 1 - Elements of Speach Flashcards

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What is a verb?

A

The part of speech that expresses action or being

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What are some examples of verbs?

A

running, sitting, is, am

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What is an adverb?

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Words that limit or extend the meaning of verbs, and are also used to qualify adjectives and adverbs

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What are some examples of adverbs?

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running “quickly”, eating “greedily”, sitting “complacently”

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What is a noun?

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Words that define a person, place, thing, or idea

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What are some examples of nouns?

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dog, balloon, apostle, holiday

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What is a pronoun?

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Words used to signify a noun in the place of a noun

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What are some examples of a pronoun?

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I, you, he/she, it, we, they

e.g. Bob went to work. “He” is a good citizen.

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What is an adjective?

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The word used to qualify or limit a noun or pronoun

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What are some examples of an adjective?

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“big” balloon, “brown” boat, “lazy” bob

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11
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What is an article?

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A part of speech used before a noun for identification

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What are some examples of articles?

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the, a, an, this

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13
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What is a preposition?

A

Words that show relationships between other words

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What are some examples of prepositions?

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in, on, under, beside, through

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What is a conjunction?

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A word connecting other words, phrases, clauses and sentences.

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16
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What is an infinitive?

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The non-finite form of a verb, that is the form of the verb which is not limited to time, place, or agent.

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What are some examples of infinitives?

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to “run”, to “walk”, to “sleep”

18
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What is a Direct Object?

A

The person or thing affected by the action of the verb

19
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What are some examples of a Direct Object?

A

Joe kicked “Bob”

20
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What is an Indirect Object?

A

The person or thing indirectly affected by the verbal action, usually indicated by the word “to” or “for” proceeding it.

21
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What is an example of an Indirect Object?

A

Joe brought “Bob” a hammer

hammer is the direct object