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What is the definition of a noun?
A word that names something ( such as a person, place, or thing)
100
What is the basic part of speech that has the subcategories of : Concrete; Abstract; Collective; Count; Non-Count; Compound; Proper; and Common?
Noun
100
Out of the 4 basic parts of speech, what is the capitalized word in the following sentence? JENNIFER went to the mall after school.
Noun
100
Nouns: Name the subcategory of the fully capitalized noun: The PRESIDENT tries to adhere to legislative issues.
Common President Obama would be Proper noun because it is a specific individual who has a capitalized name
100
What is an example of a compound noun.
hilltop-- Hill & Top
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What is the definition of a verb?
A mental or physical action word that describes something someone (something) can do.
200
What is the basic part of speech that has the subcategories of : Demonstrative;Possessive;Superlative;Comparative;How many? How big? What kind? Which one?
Adjective
200
Out of the 4 basic parts of speech, what is the capitalized word in the following sentence? I SLOWLY walked to class because it was nice outside.
Adverb
200
Verbs: Name the subcategory of the fully capitalized verb: Peter IS tall enough to touch the ceiling
Linking Verb Helping-- Baby verbs that assist main verbs. Ex) "can" jump Action-- Mental or physical actions Ex) I "jumped"
200
What is an example of an adjective that answers "how big?".
-Large -Tall -Tiny -Small -Gigantic
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What is the definition of an adjective?
A describing word of nouns.
300
What are the 4 subcategories of adverbs?
-Manner -Time -Place -Degree
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Out of the 4 basic parts of speech, what is the capitalized word in the following sentence? Mom just HAD to have that purse!
Verb
300
Adjectives: Name the subcategory of the fully capitalized adjectives: MY cake is better than yours!
Possessive--ownership of noun ( cake)
300
What is an example of a comparative adjective.
More blue Bluer
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What is the definition of an adverb?
A describing word of verbs.
400
What are the 3 subcategories of verbs?
-Linking -Action -Helping
400
Out of the 4 basic parts of speech, what is the capitalized word in the following sentence? The PRETTY girl said "Hi" to me!
Adjective
400
Adverb: Name the subcategory of the fully capitalized adverb: This test is EXTREMELY important.
Degree- answers to what extent is something done. Often are adverbs that enhance adjectives "important" Manner- answers how something is done Time- answers when something is done Place- answers where something is done
400
What is an example of an Adverb of Place.
Somewhere There Here Everywhere
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What is the definition of a collective noun?
A noun that names groups of people or things
500
What is an example of a demonstrative adjective?
-This -That -These -Those
500
Out of the 4 basic parts of speech, what are the two capitalized words in the following sentence? Superman is VERY BRAVE.
Very- Adverb Brave- Adjective
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Adjectives: Name the subcategory of the fully capitalized adjectives in both sentences: A) English is the MOST IMPORTANT subject in school. B)English is MORE EXCITING than Math.
A) Superlative- Important-est B)Comparative-Exciting-er
500
What is an example of a non-count noun.
Thunder Ice Milk
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