Word Classes Flashcards
Verb
A verb is a word that describes what the subject of a sentence is doing.
Adjective
An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.
Noun
A noun is a word that represents a person, thing, concept, or place
Adverb
An adverb is a word that can modify or describe a verb, adjective, another adverb, or entire sentence.
Proper noun
A proper noun is a noun that serves as the name for a specific place, person, or thing.
Pronoun
A pronoun is a word that can replace a noun in a sentence.
Preposition
A preposition is a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object.
Conjunction
A conjunction is a word that is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses.
Modal verb
A modal verb is used along with a main verb to express possibility, ability, permission, or necessity.
Imperative Verb
Imperative verbs are words used to create an imperative sentence that gives a command to the person being addressed.