Unit 1 - Ch. 3: The Parts of Speech Flashcards
1
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Adjectives
A
Modify or describe nouns
(usually answering “what kind?” or “which one?”)
2
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Adverbs
A
Modify or describe adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs
(usually answering “where?” “when?” “how?” or “why?”)
3
Q
Articles
A
Determiners that introduce nouns
4
Q
Conjunctions
A
Connect sentences or clauses together
5
Q
Determiners
A
Words that control the meaning of a noun or noun phrase
6
Q
Interjections
A
Brief and abrupt insertions into speech, usually expressing emotion
7
Q
Nouns
A
Refer to people, places, things, ideas, or concepts
8
Q
Prepositions
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Give context to nouns in relationship to other nouns or to pronouns
9
Q
Pronouns
A
Replace nouns or noun phrases
10
Q
Verbs
A
Show an action or an ongoing condition, and are part of the predicate
