8 Parts of Speech

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What is the acronym we use to remember the 8 parts of speech?

ICANVAPP

What does each letter stand for in the acronym "ICANVAPP"?

Interjection, Conjunction, Adjective, Noun, Verb, Adverb, Pronoun, Prepostition

What does the letter "I" stand for in the acronym "ICANVAPP"?

Interjection

What is the definition of interjection?

A word that expresses emotion

What are 3 examples of an interjection?

Wow, Cool, Awesome

What does the letter "C" stand for in the acronym "ICANVAPP"?

Conjunction

What is the definition of Conjunction?

The part of speech (or word class) that serves to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.

What are 3 examples of a conjunction?

And, But, For

What does the letter"A" stand for in the acronym "ICANVAPP"?

Adjective

What does "A" stand for in the acronym "ICANVAPP"?

Adjective

What is the definition of an Adjective?

Is a word that modifies nouns or pronouns.

What are 3 examples of an Adjective?

Blue, Proud, Nice

What does the "N" stand for in "ICANVAPP"?

Noun

What is the definition of a Noun?

Is a word that names a person, place, thing and idea

What are 3 examples of a Noun

Cow, Love, Mall