parts of speech Flashcards

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noun

A

person place or a thing

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pronoun

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takes the place of a noun

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3
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verb

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the word that give a word action

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4
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adverb

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describes an adjective, verb.

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5
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adjective

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describes a noun or a pronoun

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conjunction

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is a word or words that connect words, phrases or clauses

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preposition

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tells time, place, or position

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8
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interjection

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expresses strong emotion

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9
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common nouns

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Common nouns are never capitalized, they name, something general, not specific

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concrete nouns

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that can be seen or touched.

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proper nouns

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proper nouns are always capitalized. they name something specific - like the name of a place, brand, or a person.

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abstract noun

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A noun you cannot see, hear, smell, taste, or touch.

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action verb

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tell what the subject is.

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Linking verbs [to be]

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common linking verbs: is, are, was, were, being, been, and am

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Helping verb

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help the main verb express tense and voice.

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