Parts Of Speech Flashcards
1
Q
Noun
A
Person, place, or thing
2
Q
pronoun
A
Takes the place of a noun
3
Q
Verb
A
A word that gives a sentence action
4
Q
Adverb
A
Describes an adjective or verb
5
Q
Adjective
A
Describes a noun or pronoun
6
Q
Conjunction
A
Word or words that connect words, phrases, or clauses
7
Q
Preposition
A
Tells time, place, or position
8
Q
Interjection
A
Expresses strong emotion.
9
Q
Common noun
A
Never capitalized, they name something general, specific
10
Q
Proper nouns
A
Always capitalized, they name something specific
11
Q
Abstract nouns
A
Usually feelings, cannot hear, smell, touch, or see
12
Q
Concrete nouns
A
Things that can be seen or touched
13
Q
Action verbs
A
Tell what the subject is doing
14
Q
Linking verbs (To be)
A
Connect (or link) a subject to a noun or an adjective
15
Q
Helping verbs
A
Help the main verb express tense and voice
