Part i. Parts of Speech

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Infinitives are verbals that begin with to, followed by the base of the verb.

Infinitives are verbals that begin with to, followed by the base of the verb

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Nouns are words that name persons, places, things, or ideas. Things can be concrete, like rocks, or abstract ideas, like courage or purpose.

A pronoun is a word that takes place of a noun. Notice how pronouns replace some of the nouns in the following sentences:

These words that substitute for specific persons, places, or things are personal pronouns

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These words that substitute for specific persons, places, or things are personal pronouns. They are the most common pronouns. Other personal pronouns include: I, me, we, us, you, him, her, they, and them.

Indefinite pronouns, on the other hand, do not refer to specific persons, places, or things. They include words like: each, everyone, everybody, anyone, somebody, both, some, all, and most. Look at these sentences that contain indefinite pronouns:

 Look at these sentences that contain indefinite pronouns:

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Adjectives are words that describe nouns or pronouns. Adjectives usually come right before the words that they describe; however, sometimes they come after linking verbs. Look at the following sentences that contain adjectives:

 Look at the following sentences that contain adjectives:

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