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Match the parts of speech to their definitions.

shows a relationship between
a noun (or pronoun) and
other words in a sentence
1. Noun
modifies a noun
2. Pronoun
takes the place of a noun
DODO
3. Verb
names a person, place, or
thing
4. Adverb
5. Adjective
expresses emotion and can
usually stand alone
6. Preposition
joins words, phrases, and
clauses
7. Conjunction
identifies an action or state of
being
8. Interjection
modifies a verb, adjective, or
another adverb

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Answer:

1. Adjective.

2. Pronoun.

3. Noun

4. Preposition.

5. Interjection.

6. Conjunction.

7. Verb.

8. Adverb.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Adjective: modifies a noun. Some examples of an adjective are funny, hot, big, lazy, beautiful, strong, weak etc.

2. Pronoun: takes the place of a noun. Some examples of a pronoun are he, she, you, I, who, it, them, ours, etc.

3. Noun: names a person, place, or thing. Some examples of a noun are Texas, John, Joe, Ann, cat, dog, car, etc.

4. Preposition: shows a relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Some examples of a preposition is up, below, after, by, against, for, over, etc.

5. Interjection: expresses emotion and can usually stand alone. Some examples are whoops, ah, ouch, etc.

6. Conjunction: joins words, phrases, and clauses. Some examples are but, and, yet, etc.

7. Verb: identifies an action or state of

being. Some examples of a verb are believe, work, sing, dance, walk, etc.

8. Adverb: modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Some examples are slowly, quickly, brightly, sadly, etc.

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