Parts of Speech Practice

Front

What are the eight parts of speech in English?

Back

Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection.

Front

Define a noun and provide an example.

Back

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'dog'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a pronoun? Give an example.

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Example: 'he', 'she', 'it'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is a verb? Provide an example.

Back

A verb is a word that expresses an action or state of being. Example: 'run'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Define an adjective and provide an example.

Back

An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Example: 'beautiful'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Front

What is an adverb? Give an example.

Back

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Example: 'quickly'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Define a conjunction and provide an example.

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Example: 'and', 'but'.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is the function of a preposition? Give an example.

Back

A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Example: 'in', 'on', 'at'.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is an interjection? Provide an example.

Back

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion. Example: 'Wow!', 'Oh no!'.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

Front

How do adjectives and adverbs differ in their function?

Back

Adjectives modify nouns, while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A