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An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. It tells us more about the noun or pronoun, such as its size, color, shape, or quality.

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It tells us more about how, when, where, or to what extent something is done.

A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together.

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or noun phrase.

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion.

A defining relative clause gives essential information that defines the noun or pronoun it modifies. It cannot be removed from the sentence without changing the meaning.

A non-defining relative clause gives extra information about the noun or pronoun it modifies. It can be removed from the sentence without changing the meaning.

The past perfect tense is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past.

The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present, or an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past.

The future perfect tense is used to describe an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future.

The present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is happening now.

The past continuous tense is used to describe an action that was happening in the past at a particular time.

The future continuous tense is used to describe an action that will be happening in the future at a particular time.

The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

The past perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that was happening for a period of time before another action happened in the past.

The future perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that will be happening for a period of time before a specific time in the future.

A possessive pronoun is a pronoun that shows ownership or possession.

A comparative adjective compares two things or people.

A superlative adjective compares more than two things or people.

The passive voice is used when the subject of the sentence is acted upon, rather than performing the action.

The active voice is used when the subject of the sentence performs the action.

A gerund is a verb that acts as a noun.

An infinitive is a verb that acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

A participle is a verb that acts as an adjective.

A modal verb is a verb that helps another verb to express possibility, obligation, permission, or ability.

A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.

An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the benefit of the action of the verb.