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What is the grammatical name for 'the great singer in the USA' in the sentence?
What is the grammatical name for 'the great singer in the USA' in the sentence?
What function does the phrase 'symbolizes truth, justice and liberty' serve in the sentence?
What function does the phrase 'symbolizes truth, justice and liberty' serve in the sentence?
What is the grammatical name for 'runs fast' in the sentence?
What is the grammatical name for 'runs fast' in the sentence?
What function does 'Hussein Bolt' serve in the sentence?
What function does 'Hussein Bolt' serve in the sentence?
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What is the grammatical name for 'truth, justice and liberty' in the sentence where it is mentioned?
What is the grammatical name for 'truth, justice and liberty' in the sentence where it is mentioned?
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What part of speech is the word 'through' in the passage?
What part of speech is the word 'through' in the passage?
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Which part of speech does the word 'attempt' represent in the context of the passage?
Which part of speech does the word 'attempt' represent in the context of the passage?
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What grammatical function does the word 'before' serve in the sentence?
What grammatical function does the word 'before' serve in the sentence?
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What part of speech is the word 'plied' in the passage?
What part of speech is the word 'plied' in the passage?
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Which part of speech is the phrase 'not only...but also' in the context of the passage?
Which part of speech is the phrase 'not only...but also' in the context of the passage?
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What is the grammatical name in the sentence 'My mother taught me to bake bread.'?
What is the grammatical name in the sentence 'My mother taught me to bake bread.'?
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Which function does 'The clock' serve in the sentence 'The clock seemed broken.'?
Which function does 'The clock' serve in the sentence 'The clock seemed broken.'?
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Identify the grammatical name in the sentence 'The Director organized a feast for his employees.'
Identify the grammatical name in the sentence 'The Director organized a feast for his employees.'
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In the sentence 'Swimming is my best pastime.', what is the function of 'Swimming'?
In the sentence 'Swimming is my best pastime.', what is the function of 'Swimming'?
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What grammatical name is a subject in the sentence 'Ghana experienced the worst drought in 1983.'?
What grammatical name is a subject in the sentence 'Ghana experienced the worst drought in 1983.'?
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Study Notes
Parts of Speech
- Identify the grammatical name and function of the underlined words in the given sentences.
- Understand the difference between a noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction and interjection.
- The grammatical name refers to the part of speech, e.g., noun, verb, adjective.
- The function refers to the role of the word in the sentence, e.g., subject, object, complement.
Section B: Identifying Parts of Speech
- Passage: Mr. Antwi's car disappeared, causing him difficulty getting to work.
- Questions: Identify the part of speech of the underlined words from the passage.
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Example:
- "through" is a preposition.
- "early" is an adjective.
- Analyze each word independently, considering its role in the sentence and its grammatical category.
Section C: Grammar and Function Examples
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The examples provided illustrate the grammatical name and function of different subjects in sentences.
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Example: "Nana Yaa Asantewaa led her people in the last Ashanti-British War."
- Grammatical Name: Nana Yaa Asantewaa
- Function: Subject
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The grammatical name indicates the part of speech, while the function describes its role in the sentence.
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Pay attention to the structure of the sentence and how the subject relates to the verb and other components.
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This quiz helps you identify the grammatical names and functions of various words in sentences. You'll analyze parts of speech such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more, while understanding their roles in context. Test your knowledge with provided examples and passages!
