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Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a verb?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a verb?
- A word that expresses an action or state of being (correct)
- A word that indicates a location
- A word that modifies a noun
- A word that represents a person, place, or thing
In the sentence 'She ran quickly,' what part of speech is the word 'ran'?
In the sentence 'She ran quickly,' what part of speech is the word 'ran'?
- Verb (correct)
- Adjective
- Adverb
- Noun
Which of the following is an example of a linking verb?
Which of the following is an example of a linking verb?
- Quickly
- Jump
- Become (correct)
- Table
What is a pronoun?
What is a pronoun?
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Which of the following is an example of a pronoun?
Which of the following is an example of a pronoun?
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In the sentence 'They are going to the park,' what part of speech is the word 'They'?
In the sentence 'They are going to the park,' what part of speech is the word 'They'?
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Study Notes
Definitions and Types of Words
- A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
- In 'She ran quickly,' 'ran' is a verb indicating the action performed by the subject 'She'.
Linking Verbs
- Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence with a subject complement, which can be a noun or adjective that describes the subject.
- Common examples of linking verbs include 'be,' 'seem,' and 'become'.
Understanding Pronouns
- A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition, often representing people, animals, or things.
- Examples of pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', 'this', and 'those'.
Identifying Parts of Speech
- In 'They are going to the park,' 'They' functions as a pronoun, specifying the subject in the sentence.
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