Parts of Speech Flashcards
Noun
Person, Place, Thing.
Pronoun
Pronoun takes the place of a noun.
Verb
A word that gives a sentence action.
Adverb
Adverb describes an adjective and verb.
Adjective
An adjective describes a noun or pronoun.
Conjunction
A conjunction is a word or words that connect words, phrases or clauses.
Preposition
Tells time, place or position.
Interjection
Expresses strong emotion.
Common Nouns
Common nouns are never capitalized. They name something general, not specific.
Proper Nouns
Proper Nouns are always capitalized. They name something specific.
Abstract Nouns
A noun that you cannot see, hear, taste, or touch.
Concrete Nouns
Concrete Nouns describe things that can be seen or touched.
Action Verbs
Tell what the subject is doing
Linking Verbs ( to be )
Connect (or link) a subject to a noun or and adjective.
Helping Verbs
Help the main verb express tense and voice.
