Question

Match the definition to the part of speech.

1. names a person, place, thing, or idea
verb
2. expresses action or state of being
noun
3. stands for a noun
pronoun
4. modifies a noun
adverb
5. modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb
adjective

Answer 1

Here are the definitions matched to the correct parts of speech:

1. **names a person, place, thing, or idea** - **noun**
2. **expresses action or state of being** - **verb**
3. **stands for a noun** - **pronoun**
4. **modifies a noun** - **adjective**
5. **modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb** - **adverb**