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All is usually used as an adjective, though it can be used as a noun. In general you can't say what part of speech an isolated word is; only when it's used in a sentence does this become clear.
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Is who were all comedians an adverb or adjective?
In the sentence 'Who were all comedians?' the word 'who' is an interrogative pronoun; the word 'were' is the verb; the word 'all' is an adjective describing the noun 'comedians'.
Why is all an adjective?
The word all can be a pronoun, noun, adverb, or adjective. When it modifies a noun, it means "every" or "every one" of the forms of that noun. Example: all men are created equal (every man is created equal)
Is the word All an adjective?
No, the word all is a pronoun.
In this sentence All of the tables are set all is the subject. Is that because all is a pronoun?
Yes, in that sentence the word 'all' is an indefinite pronoun and the subject of the sentence. The pronoun 'all' is taking the place of a noun for a specific number of tables.The word 'all' also functions as an adjective when placed before the noun: All guests with children will be seated first.
What part of speech is American?
Yes, the word American is a proper noun, a word for a person from the country of America. The word American is also a proper adjective, a word to describe something as of or from the country of America.
Is all an adjective?
The word "all" can function as an adjective, adverb, pronoun, or noun.
Is all a conjunction?
No, it is not. The word all can be a noun, pronoun, adjective, or adverb, but not a conjunction.
Is the word all people a pronoun?
The word 'all' is an indefinite pronoun, a word that stands in for the whole quantity or amount. The word 'all' is also a noun, an adjective, and an adverb.
Is who were all comedians an adverb or adjective?
In the sentence 'Who were all comedians?' the word 'who' is an interrogative pronoun; the word 'were' is the verb; the word 'all' is an adjective describing the noun 'comedians'.
What kind of pronoun is snowy?
The word 'snowy' is not a pronoun. The word 'snowy' is an adjective, a word that describes a noun (a snowy mountain, a snowy night).The word 'snowy' is the adjective form of the noun 'snow', a word for a thing.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. The pronoun that takes the place of the noun 'snow' is it.Example: The snow has been falling all day. It is getting pretty deep.
Is his a possessive noun?
His is a possessive pronoun, a word that takes the place of the noun that belongs to him; his is also an adjective form. For example:Possessive pronoun: All of the remaining chores are his.Adjective pronoun: All that remains are his chores.
Is the word all a noun adjective or a verb?
The word 'all' is an adjective (describes a noun), an adverb (modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb), and an indefinite pronoun (take the place of a noun for an unknown or an unnamed quantity). Examples:adjective: All participants have volunteered their time.adverb: She ran all over the house looking for it.indefinite pronoun: All I have is two dollars.
Is the word your a proper noun?
No, the word 'your' is not a noun at all. The word 'your' is a pronoun, a possessive adjective, a word that describes a noun as belonging to you.Examples:You got your chocolate in my peanut-butter!Have it your way!What's in your wallet?The possessive adjective are: my, your, his, hers, its, our, their.
Is your a common noun or proper noun?
The word 'your' is not a noun at all. The word 'your' is a pronoun, a possessive adjective. The possessive adjective 'your' is placed before a noun to describe the noun as belonging to the person or persons spoken to.Example: I brought your lunch.
Is the word his a common noun or a proper noun?
The word 'his' is not a noun at all. The word 'his' is a pronoun, a possessive pronoun or a possessive adjective, depending on use.A possessive pronoun 'his' takes the place of a noun for something belonging to a male; for example:Jack lives on this street. The house on the corner is his.A possessive adjective is placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to a male; for example:Jack lives on this street. His house is on the corner.
Is all a noun or pronoun?
The word 'all' is:a noun, a word for everything that one has or owns;an adjective, a word used to describe a noun;an adverb, a word used to modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb;an indefinite pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for an unknown or unnamed complete quantity.Examples:He gave his all to the rescue of the victims.noun, direct object of the verb 'gave'.All visitors will receive a booklet about the zoo.adjective, describes the noun 'visitors.He walked to the bus in the rain and got his feet all wet.adverb, modifies the adjective 'wet'.All of the costumes were made by the students.indefinite pronoun, takes the place of a noun for the total quantity.
Why is all an adjective?
The word all can be a pronoun, noun, adverb, or adjective. When it modifies a noun, it means "every" or "every one" of the forms of that noun. Example: all men are created equal (every man is created equal)
