Parenting Advice Vocabulary

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree

• She meekly accepted the criticism and promised to improve.
• He meekly followed his boss's orders without question.
• She meekly went along with the plan, even though she didn't agree.
• The sun meekly peeked through the clouds after a long period of rain.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• It is important to always tell the truth in any situation.
• Hey, just tell the truth and everything will be fine.
• Dude, just spill the beans and tell the truth already.
• Sometimes it's hard to tell the truth when you're afraid of the consequences.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• It is advisable not to provoke the bear in any way.
• Hey, remember, don’t poke the bear or you might regret it!
• Dude, seriously, don’t poke the bear or you'll be in for trouble.
• In negotiations, it's important to maintain a calm demeanor and not poke the bear.

adjective giving or conveying a warning or reprimand

• The teacher's admonitory tone warned the students to study harder for the upcoming exam.
• His admonitory words made me realize I needed to start saving money.
• She gave me an admonitory look that told me to back off.
• The dark clouds gathering in the sky served as an admonitory signal of the approaching storm.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• It is important to always keep your eye on the ball during a tennis match.
• Make sure to keep your eye on the ball when playing baseball.
• Dude, you gotta keep your eye on the ball if you want to win this game.
• In order to succeed in business, you must always keep your eye on the ball and stay focused on your goals.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• It is important to carefully choose which conflicts to engage in, so remember to pick your battles wisely.
• Hey, don't waste your energy on every argument - just pick your battles.
• Dude, don't sweat the small stuff. You gotta learn to pick your battles.
• Life is full of challenges, but it's crucial to prioritize and pick your battles to focus on what truly matters.