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Which word class is defined as a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects?
Which word class is defined as a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects?
- Adjective
- Verb
- Adverb
- Noun (correct)
In which language were word classes (parts of speech) described by Sanskrit grammarians from at least the 5th century BC?
In which language were word classes (parts of speech) described by Sanskrit grammarians from at least the 5th century BC?
- Greek
- English
- Latin
- Sanskrit (correct)
What is the Ancient Greek equivalent of the word 'noun'?
What is the Ancient Greek equivalent of the word 'noun'?
- Nomen (correct)
- Adjectivum
- Verbum
- Adverbium
What are nouns in English capable of doing?
What are nouns in English capable of doing?
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Which category of words is defined as one of the four main categories of words in Yāska's Nirukta?
Which category of words is defined as one of the four main categories of words in Yāska's Nirukta?
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