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Parts of Speech

Includes questions related to the comprehension, usage and identification of the classification various parts of speech including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.

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What part of speech is resourceful?

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Resourceful is an adjective.

Is uncover a compound noun?

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No, the word 'uncover' is a verb (uncover, uncovers, uncovering, uncovered); meaning to remove a cover or hat; to reveal or disclose.

example: An investigation should uncover the truth.

The verb 'uncover' is not a compound word; the verb is made up of the verb to 'cover' and the prefix 'un-' (the prefix is not a word).

What part of speech is the word rebellion?

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The word rebellion is a noun. A rebellion is a defiance of authority.

Is the word 'overtake' a compound word?

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Yes, over + take= overtake (compound word).

David said that he had been on holiday what is the direct speech for this word?

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'I have been on a holiday,' said David

Is poisonous a verb?

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NO!!! It is an adjective. e,h, The poisonous snake.

What part of speech is aroma?

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Aroma is a noun.

What part of speech is eleven?

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what part of speech is eleven

What part of speech is dove?

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noun

How many sounds are in the word thrill?

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Which letters make the c make the s sound

What part of speech is reality?

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It’s a noun

What is passive voice of let's go?

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you are proposed to go

What part of speech is the word wrap?

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Depending on how it's used, wrap can be a noun or a verb.

As a noun: It might be chilly this evening. Let me grab my wrap.

As a verb: Wrap yourself in a blanket to keep warm.

What part of speech is the word literate?

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The word literate is an adjective. It describes someone who is able to read and write.

What part of speech is the word use?

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The word 'use' functions as a noun or a verb in a sentence.

  • The noun 'use' can function as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.
  • The verb 'use' tells what the subject does.

Example sentences for the noun 'use':
I must thank Jim for the use of his car.
The use of foul language is not permitted here.

Example sentences for the verb 'use':
You may use my pen to write the note.
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What part of speech is the word October?

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"October" is a noun.

What is a backshift?

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Backshift refers to the grammatical change that occurs when reporting speech or thoughts in the past. In English, it typically involves changing tense, pronouns, and adverbs to reflect that the reported speech or thoughts occurred in the past. For example, "I am tired" becomes "She said she was tired" when backshifted.

What is a word that connects the subject to a noun or adjective?

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A word that connects the subject to a noun or adjective is called a linking verb. Examples of linking verbs include "is," "am," "are," "was," "were," "seem," "become," "appear," and "remain." These verbs help to establish a relationship between the subject and the descriptive word that follows.

What part of speech is the word couple?

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The word "couple" can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it refers to two people or things that are paired together. As a verb, it means to join or connect two things together.

What part of speech is emphasis?

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The word "emphasis" can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to special or added importance, stress, or significance placed on something. As a verb, it means to give special importance or attention to something.

What part of speech is rice?

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The word "rice" can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a type of grain that is a staple food in many cultures. As a verb, it means to cook or prepare rice.