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
word that gives a sentence action
4
Q
adverb
A
describes an adjective
5
Q
adjective
A
describes a noun or a pronoun
6
Q
conjunction
A
word or words that connect words, phrases or clauses
7
Q
preposition
A
place or position
8
Q
proper noun
A
like the name of place, a brand, or a person
8
Q
interjection
A
expresses strong emotion
9
Q
common noun
A
never capitalized, they name something general
10
Q
concrete
A
describe things that can be seen or touched
11
Q
abstract noun
A
you cannot touch, see, or smell
12
Q
Action verbs
A
tell what the subject is doing
13
Q
Linking verbs (to be)
A
connect (or link) a subject a noun or an adjective.
14
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Helping verbs
A
help the main verb express tense and voice.
