| Learning
objectives |
 In
this lesson you will watch a parts of speech video, learn the
definition of parts of speech, learn the parts of
speech, and
take a test. |
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| Definition of parts of speech |
- Parts of speech:
- explain how words are used in English
- are grouped into eight categories
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| Parts of speech |
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Noun
- refers to a person, animal, place, thing,
object, substance, state, event, feeling, or abstract idea
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Pronoun
- takes the place of a noun or a noun phrase
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Verb
- refers to an action (do, eat, talk) or a
state (be, like, own)
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Adverb
- modifies the meaning of other words
including: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, phrases,
sentences
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Adjective
- modifies, or describes, a noun or a pronoun
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Preposition
- connects a noun, pronoun, or phrase to other
words in a sentence
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Conjunction
- connects phrases, clauses, or other words
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Interjection
- used mostly in speech to show emotion, gain
attention, exclaim, protest, or command
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Take the test |
 Review
the parts of speech above. Decide which of the parts of speech each
word in bold
print in the test sentences represents. |
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1. John ate lunch in the school cafeteria.
2. Jane shopped with her friends.
3. Your wallet is on the bed.
4. She likes to watch TV after work.
5. Hey, sit down and be quiet.
6. They spent all their vacation money.
7. They hiked quickly up the mountain.
8. She is a beautiful actress.
9. They ordered more food but then ate nothing.
10. The park looks beautiful this time of year.
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