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What is a noun?
What is a noun?
What does an adjective do?
What does an adjective do?
What do modal verbs express?
What do modal verbs express?
Necessity or possibility.
What is a coordinating conjunction?
What is a coordinating conjunction?
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What does a subordinating conjunction do?
What does a subordinating conjunction do?
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What does an adverb modify?
What does an adverb modify?
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What is a determiner?
What is a determiner?
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What is an interjection?
What is an interjection?
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What is the role of a preposition?
What is the role of a preposition?
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What is a pronoun?
What is a pronoun?
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What is an auxiliary verb?
What is an auxiliary verb?
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Study Notes
Word Classes in English
- Noun: Identifies a person, class, or thing; can refer to specific entities or general categories.
- Adjective: Describes an attribute or quality of a noun; enhances noun meaning.
- Modal Verb: Indicates necessity or possibility; examples include must, shall, will, should, and would.
- Coordinating Conjunction: Connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences of equal rank; common examples include and, but, or.
- Subordinating Conjunction: Introduces a subordinate clause, providing a dependent relationship; examples include although and because.
- Adverb: Modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs; commonly expresses manner, place, and time.
- Determiner: Modifies nouns to specify reference; examples include a, the, and every.
- Interjection: Represents an abrupt remark or exclamation; examples include "ah!" and "dear me!".
- Preposition: Governs and precedes a noun or pronoun, expressing a relationship to another word; examples include "on," "after," and "in."
- Pronoun: Replaces nouns to refer to participants or things, such as I, you, she, and it.
- Auxiliary Verb: Assists in forming verb tenses, moods, and voices; primary examples include be, do, and have.
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This quiz features flashcards for the eleven word classes in the English language. Each card provides a definition and an example, aiding in understanding the role of nouns, adjectives, modal verbs, and conjunctions among others. Perfect for students looking to enhance their linguistic knowledge.
