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Noun |
It names a person, place, thing, animal or idea. Proper nouns name particular persons, places, etc., and are capitalized. |
writer, family, story, salesperson, amazement, self-control Gregor, Sasma, Europe |
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Pronoun |
It takes place of a noun. An antecedent is the noun that the pronoun stands for. |
he, she, it, mine, everyone Gregor dislikes his job. |
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Verb |
It expresses action (action verb) or links the subject to another word in the sentence (linking verb). |
Megan painted her room. (action) She felt pleased with the new color. (linking)
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Adjective |
It modifies a noun or a pronoun. (Who, what, how many, what kind) |
green grass, two cats, that idea, your house, Mary's garden. |
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Adverb |
It modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs tell how, to what extent, when, or where. |
Cinderalla quickly scrubbed the floor. The floor was very clean. Cinderalla worked really quickly. |
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Preposition |
It relates a noun or pronoun (its object) to some other part of the sentence. An object may be compound. The preposition, its object, and any modifiers make up a prepositional phrase. |
The Jamisons live across the street. Sam lent CDs to Rachel, Henry, and me. The banner with green letters looks best. |
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Conjunction |
It connects words or word groups. the coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet. |
Trophies and ribbons covered Deena's desk. Wear the scar around your neck or across you shoulders |
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Interjection |
It shows subben, usually stong, feeling. |
Hey! Watch where you're going. Oh, is that what you think. |
