Parts of Speech

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'lion', 'city', 'happiness'.

Front

Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The majestic lion roared loudly.'

Back

lion

Front

What is an adjective?

Back

An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Example: 'happy', 'blue', 'caring'.

Front

Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'Caring people are often rewarded.'

Back

caring

Front

What is a verb?

Back

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

Front

Identify the verbs in the sentence: 'Edgar Allan Poe wrote many poems and stories, but he only became famous after his death.'

Back

wrote/became

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

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

Front

Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'He's walking a bit slowly, don't you think?'

Back

slowly

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

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

Front

Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'My friend has a cell phone, and I want one too.'

Back

and