Parts of the Speech Flashcards

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SLOWLY

“We were afraid of doing the homework slowly so we had to double the efforts”

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Adverb

A modifier of the verb, an adjective, another adverb, a preposition, a phrase, a clause, or a sentence, expressing some relation of manner or quality, place, time, degree, number, cause, opposition, affirmation, or denial

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AND

“You shouldn’t drink and drive. It’s so irresponsable”

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Conjunction

An uninflected linguistic form that joins toghether sentences, clauses, phrases or words

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AT

“We do own an alexa at home”

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Preposition

A function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication

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THE

“I wonder if the coffemaker is capable of making expressos”

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Article

Any of a small set of words or affixes (such as a, an and the) used with the nouns to limit or give definitness to the aplication

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YUCK

“Yuck! That is so gross”

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Interjection

An ejaculatory utterance usually lacking gramatical connection

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CAREFULLY

“Please, open this package carefully, last time you broke the mirror i gave you”

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Adverb

A modifier of the verb, an adjective, another adverb, a preposition, a phrase, a clause, or a sentence, expressing some relation of manner or quality, place, time, degree, number, cause, opposition, affirmation, or denial

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PROMPTLY

“He paid the fine promptly, so we get a discount”

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Adverb

A modifier of the verb, an adjective, another adverb, a preposition, a phrase, a clause, or a sentence, expressing some relation of manner or quality, place, time, degree, number, cause, opposition, affirmation, or denial

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CLUMSILY

“Then she proceeded to drive clumsily all the way home”

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Adverb

A modifier of the verb, an adjective, another adverb, a preposition, a phrase, a clause, or a sentence, expressing some relation of manner or quality, place, time, degree, number, cause, opposition, affirmation, or denial

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YET

“I signed up for this kickstarter project, yet i’m afraid my money will be gone in a flash”

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Conjunction

An uninflected linguistic form that joins toghether sentences, clauses, phrases or words

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NOR

“She’s not committing to a serious relationship nor she decides what is that she want”

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Conjunction

An uninflected linguistic form that joins toghether sentences, clauses, phrases or words

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11
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FOR

“I went to that club for a few years, i don’t know what are you talking about”

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Conjunction

An uninflected linguistic form that joins toghether sentences, clauses, phrases or words

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TOWARDS

“I decided i’m moving towards changing the lamps”

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Preposition

A function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication

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13
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UNDERNEATH

“A quiet place is such a scary movie that i had to hide underneath the sheets”

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Preposition

A function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication

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14
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TILL

“We’re not waiting this guy till noon, are we?”

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Preposition

A function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication

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15
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A

“Your garden is so beautiful, you even have a fountain”

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Article

Any of a small set of words or affixes (such as a, an and the) used with the nouns to limit or give definitness to the aplication

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16
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AN

“I’ll have an orange juice and scrambled eggs, please”

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Article

Any of a small set of words or affixes (such as a, an and the) used with the nouns to limit or give definitness to the aplication

17
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YIPPIE KI YAY

“Yippie Ki Yay! I got an A on my EXAVER test”

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Interjection

An ejaculatory utterance usually lacking gramatical connection

18
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HOLY MACKEREL

“So you went all the way to Coatzacoalcos? Holy Mackerel, that’s a long trip”

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Interjection

An ejaculatory utterance usually lacking gramatical connection

19
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EWWW

“Ewww, why are you not wearing pink? Today’s friday!”

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Interjection

An ejaculatory utterance usually lacking gramatical connection