How to tell if a species is a Bronsted acid, base, or both

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Homework Statement
Identify the following species as a Bronsted acid, base, or both

a) HI
b) CH3HOOH
c) H2PO4-
d) HSO4-

I don't need the answers-- those are in the back of the book. I just don't understand how to classify each species. Thanks in advance for any help!
 
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Acid is a proton "donor", Base is a proton "acceptor".