Parts of Speech Flashcards
What is a Noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea
What is a pronoun?
It takes place of a noun.
What is a verb?
A verb is an action word.
What is an adverb?
An adverb describes a verb.
What is an adjective?
An adjective describes a noun or pronoun.
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a word(s) that connect words, phrases, or clauses.
What is a preposition?
A preposition tells time, place, or position.
What is an interjection?
An interjection expresses strong emotion.
What are common nouns?
Common nouns are never capitalized. They name something general, not specific.
What are proper nouns?
Proper nouns are always capitalized. They name something specific - like the name of place, a brand, or a person. An example is Walmart.
What are abstract nouns?
A noun that you can’t see, hear, smell, or touch. (Hint: 5 senses)
What are concrete nouns?
Concrete nouns describe things that can be seen or touched.
