Parts of Speech Flashcards
1
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Noun
A
Person, place, thing, or idea
2
Q
Pronoun
A
Takes the place of a noun
3
Q
Verb
A
Gives the sentence action
4
Q
Adverb
A
Describes an adjective or a verb
5
Q
Adjective
A
Describes a noun or pronoun
6
Q
Conjunction
A
A word or words that connects words, phrases, or clauses
7
Q
Interjection
A
Expresses strong emotion
8
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Preposition
A
Tells time, place, or position
9
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Common Nouns
A
They name something general, not specific.
10
Q
Proper Noun
A
They name something specific — like the name of a place, brand, or person.
11
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Concrete Nouns
A
Nouns that can be seen or touched.
12
Q
Abstract Nouns
A
A noun you can’t see, hear, smell, taste, or touch.
13
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Action Verbs
A
Tells what the subject is doing.
14
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Linking Verbs [to be]
A
Connects or links a subject to a noun or an adjective.
15
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Helping Verbs
A
Help the main verb express tense and voice.
