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What is a part of speech in linguistics?
A category of words based on their grammatical function and meaning.
What type of nouns refer to general things, such as 'cat'?
Common nouns
What type of verb expresses a state of being?
Linking verb
What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?
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What type of word shows relationships between words or phrases?
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What is the function of an interjection?
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What is the number of valence electrons in the stable electronic configuration of a carbon atom?
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What happens to the size of the carbon atom when it loses electrons?
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Why does a carbon atom not easily accept electrons?
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What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?
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What is the symbol used to represent a covalent bond?
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What are the main types of compounds?
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What is the essential element in all organic compounds?
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Why were organic compounds initially believed to be obtained directly or indirectly from organisms?
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What is the valency of carbon?
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What is an exception to organic compounds?
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In which group of the periodic table does carbon belong?
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What can be inferred about the attractive forces in carbon compounds?
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Why do most carbon compounds not conduct electricity?
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What is the general trend observed in the melting and boiling points of carbon compounds?
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What can be concluded about the chemical bonds in carbon compounds?
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What is the characteristic of ionic compounds discussed in the previous chapter?
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What type of bond is responsible for the electrical conductivity in ionic compounds?
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What is the driving force behind the formation of bonds by an atom?
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What is the purpose of an atom forming bonds with other atoms?
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What is the electronic configuration of the carbon atom?
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What is the characteristic of the bonds formed by carbon?
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What is the total number of electrons that carbon needs to lose to attain the configuration of helium?
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As the carbon atom loses one electron after another, what happens to the net positive charge on the atom?
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What is the significance of the nearby noble gas in bond formation?
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Why does the C+ cation formed by losing electrons become unstable?
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What is the relationship between the electronic configuration and valency of an element?
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What happens to the net negative charge on the carbon atom as it accepts more electrons?
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Why does the carbon atom not take the route of accepting electrons to attain a noble gas configuration?
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What would be the difficulty in accepting more electrons by the carbon atom?
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Study Notes
Overview of Parts of Speech
In linguistics, a part of speech is a category of words based on their grammatical function and meaning. There are nine basic parts of speech in English grammar.
1. Nouns
- Refer to people, places, things, and ideas
- Can be common (cat) or proper (John)
- Can be concrete (book) or abstract (happiness)
2. Pronouns
- Replace nouns in a sentence
- Examples: he, she, it, they, me, him, her
3. Verbs
- Express action, occurrence, or state of being
- Can be action verbs (run, jump) or linking verbs (be, seem)
4. Adjectives
- Modify nouns or pronouns
- Describe qualities, properties, or characteristics
- Examples: big, happy, blue
5. Adverbs
- Modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
- Describe manner, time, place, frequency, or degree
- Examples: quickly, very, well
6. Prepositions
- Show relationships between words or phrases
- Examples: in, on, at, by, with
7. Conjunctions
- Connect words, phrases, or clauses
- Examples: and, but, or, so
8. Interjections
- Express emotion or feeling
- Examples: oh, wow, ouch, ah
9. Articles
- Modify nouns and indicate type and reference
- Examples: the, a, an
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Learn about the 9 basic categories of words in English grammar, including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections, and articles. Understand their functions and meanings in sentences.
