syntax Flashcards
Define a noun
A person, place, or thing
Common examples of nouns
names (he, or tina), places (tower, england), thing (cat, shoe)
Define a verb
action word or describes an action
examples of verbs
jump, think, be, running, (is, was am)
What is an adjective?
a specific attribute of a noun
adjective examples
exciting, big, red, fast
What is a preposition word?
a preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to mark its relation to the rest of the sentence, such as “to”
Examples of propositions
before, in, with, to, of, by on, at, for
Define adverb
An adverb is a word that can modify or describe a verb, adjective, another adverb, or entire sentence. Adverbs can be used to show manner (how something happens), degree (to what extent), place (where), and time (when).
What is a determiner?
Words that specify nouns
determiner examples
the, a/an, this, some, my, Henry’s
What is a degree word?
words that specify adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions
Examples of degree words
very, almost, quite
What is a conjunction example?
and, but, or, because
What is an auxiliary word
Words that specify verbs by modifying their tense or mood