P.O.S. Test Flashcards

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Write the definition of an interjection. Give one example.

A

Words that express strong feelings.

Wow! Damn! Ouch!

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What part of speech often ends in “ly”?

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Adverbs

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Write the three articles.

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A, an, the

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If first you do not succeed, skydiving is not for you.

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C  Adv    PN      V     Adv 
If   first    you    do    not  
     V
succeed,   
      V           V    Adv   Prep    PN
skydiving    is    not    for       you.
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Name the two parts of speech that name things.

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Nouns and Pronouns

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Name 4 pronouns:

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I, we, you, she

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What is the purpose of prepositions?

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To join nouns and pronouns to other words in a sentence.

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What do adjectives describe?

Hint 1 thing

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Nouns

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Write 4 prepositions:

A

On, By, Over, Under

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Name three of the most common conjunctions.

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And, But, Or

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Write the 4 questions that adverbs answer.

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When? Where? How? To what extend?

Ex: VERY tired.

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What do adverbs describe?

Hint 3 things

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Verbs, Adjectives, and other Adverbs.

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What are the two kinds of verbs? Give and example of each.

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Linking and Action Verbs.
Linking - “was”
Action - “jump”

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What are the two parts of speech that are describes?

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Adjectives and Adverbs.

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Write the 3 questions that adjectives answer.

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How many? Which one? What kind?

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