Definition and Examples: Noun, Pronoun, Verb, and Adjective
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21 June 2022
By Sarah Angela Almaden
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Any sentence, be it simple or complex, is made up of different parts: noun, pronoun, verb, and many more. Meet: Noun, Pronoun, Verb, and Adjective. These basic parts of speech are important in the foundation of writing and understanding the meaning of a sentence.
What is a Noun?
It is the name of a person, place, thing, or an idea.
- He is my dog.
- The books are in the garage.
What is a Verb?
It is an action word.
- The athletes swam early.
- The butterflies are flying.
Practice Quiz: Determine if the bolded word is a noun, pronoun, verb, or adjective.
1. Winnie the Pooh and Piglet are friends.
- A. Noun
- B. Pronoun
- C. Verb
2. My dog ate ice cream.
- A. Noun
- B. Pronoun
- C. Verb
3. The sleeping baby just farted.
- A. Noun
- B. Adjective
4. They are calling him.
- A. Pronoun
- B. Noun
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