Grammar: Parts of Speech (identify part of speech in CAPS)
MYP Terminology
Verbs
Nouns
Adjectives
100
Charlie CHEWED a hole in Chris's project.
What is a verb?
100
The study of rules and patterns for the formation of sentences and phrases in a sentence.
What is Syntax?
100
To establish oneself in the favor or good graces of others, especially by a deliberate effort
What is Ingratiate?
100
A sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something
What is an epiphany?
100
Considered to not be worth keeping or sustaining
What is expendable?
200
KATHLEEN forgot a rather key piece of information on her Comix project.
What is a Proper Noun?
200
An expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meaning of its constitute elements
What is an Idiom?
200
Issued in parts, usually in regards to text
What is Serialized?
200
A person who studies or treats the eye
What is an Oculist?
200
Temporary; providing or serving for the time being
What is Provisional?
300
Proving his athletic PROWESS, Mark tripped over the electical cord.
What is a noun?
300
A variety of language typically used in a specific type of communicative setting: an informal register; the register of scientific discourse
What is Register?
300
to cater to the lower tastes and desires of others
What is Pander?
300
An illicit or secret love affair
What is Amour?
300
Not lasting, enduring, or eternal
What is Transitory?
400
Proving his ATHLETIC prowess, Mark tripped over the electrical cord.
What is an Adjective?
400
The use or application to support systems in developing or illustrating an idea, including use of quoted or paraphrased and factual material and the proper application and citation of documentation styles; the application of sources and expert opinions and interpretations
What is Critical Apparatus?
400
to destroy something so completely that nothing is left
What is Obliterate?
400
The state of being an accomplice; partnership or involvement in a wrongdoing
What is Complicity?
400
Conscienceless, unprincipled
What is Unscrupulous?
500
Despite his infamous reputation for aggression, Sam maintained that landing ON Ben's foot was accidental.
What is a Preposition?
500
Written or spoken communication, usually formal
What is Discourse?
500
to give or represent evidence of the truth of something
What is Corroborate?
500
Any witty, clever, or pointed saying concisely expressed
What is epigram?
500
Alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry
What is Meretricious?
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