an action word or state of being

am

is

are

was

were

be

Connects a noun to other words in a sentence or

**ANYWHERE JERRY CAN GO**

An expression of emotion

"OUCH!"

Connects words and phrases

For

And

Nor

But

Or

Yet

So

Tells about the main verb

Example: The rat ran quickly down the street

Describes the main noun

Example: Isaiah, who sleeps a lot, is in Mrs. Chavez's 3rd block class