Parts of Speech Flashcards
Noun
Person Place Thing or idea
Pronoun
Takes place of a noun
Verb
Word that gives a sentence action
Adverb
Describes an adjective/verb
Adjective
Describes a noun/pronoun
Conjunction
Word(s) that connect words, phrases, or clauses
Preposition
Tells time place or position
Common nouns
Common nouns are never capitalized, they name something general not specific.
Interjection
Expresses strong emotion
Proper nouns
Proper nouns are always capitalized
Abstract nouns
A noun you can not see Ex: mad
Concrete noun
Describes things that can be touched
Action verbs
Tells what the subject is doing
Linking verb (to be)
Connect (or link) a subject to a noun or an adjective.
Helping verbs
Helps the main verb express tense and voice.