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Parts of Speech and Beyond
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Verb
Example: Connor raced
breathlessly down the hallway.
Definition: A word that shows
action or state of being.
Other Verbs:
Swim, Sat , Walked, Jogged ,
Vaulted
Linking Verbs: does not express
action, but rather links two words
Connor appeared hungry
My throat muscles became tight
after speaking all day.
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Adverb
Example: Connor raced
breathlessly down the
hallway.
Definition: a word that
describes a verb, an adjective,
or another adverb and explain
where , when, how, and to what
extent.
Other Adverbs:
quickly
Happily
Suggestively
alluringly
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Noun
Example: Connor raced
breathlessly down the hallway.
Definition: A word that names
a person, place, or thing.
Other Nouns
Man
Briefcase
Cornwall
Bus
sidewalk
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Pronoun
Example: Connor He raced
breathlessly down the hallway.
Definition: A word used in
place of a noun.
Other Nouns:
She
It
They
We
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Adjective
Example: Connor, dressed in
green and gold, raced
breathlessly down the hallway.
Definition: A word that
describes or gives more
information about a noun or
pronoun.
Other Adjectives
Green and gold
Tiny
Cold
Hungry
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