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Word classes were traditionally called" parts of speech".

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1
What is a pronoun ?
A word or phrase capable of standing alone.
A word that connects other parts of speech.
A word that is substituted for a noun.
2
Which of the following best defines a verb ?
A word that names things that exist in the world.
A word that connects other words.
A doing word that can change form and indicate tense.
3
An interjection is ...
used as an exclamation and able to stand by itself.
a word that gives more information about a noun.
a word that is substituted for a noun.
4
Very exciting ! I am going to camp ! is an example of ..
a command
a statement
an exclamation
5
What are conjunctions ?
Words that are always used with nouns.
Words that connect other words, phrases or sentences.
Words that add information about verbs and adjectives.
6
How do you define a noun?
A word that names a person, thing , place, quality or act
A word that joins phrases.
A word that tells us an action.
7
Articles are ...
one of three words always used in the presence of a noun.
words , phrases or sounds used as an exclamation.
words that give us more information about nouns or pronouns.
8
Which is the best definition of a preposition?
A word that expresses an action .
A word that 'hooks' nouns to the rest of a sentence.
A word that links other words, phrases or sentences.
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How do you define an adjective ?
A word that names a person or thing.
A word that gives more information about a noun or pronoun.
A word that connects other words , phrases or sentences.
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What are adverbs ?
A word that is always used when a noun is present .
Words which modify verbs , adjectives and other adverbs.
Words that show a relationship between words in a sentence.