Parts of Speech

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that shows action or links two parts of a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is an adjective?

Back

An adjective is a word that describes a noun. It usually comes before the noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

An adverb is a word that describes verbs and adjectives. It usually ends in -ly and tells where, when, or how.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Give examples of adjectives.

Back

Examples of adjectives include pretty, friendly, kind, messy, four, few, purple, and several.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

Back

A noun serves as the subject or object in a sentence.

Front

What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

Back

A verb expresses an action or a state of being.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

How do adjectives enhance sentences?

Back

Adjectives enhance sentences by providing more detail about nouns.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

Front

How do adverbs enhance sentences?

Back

Adverbs enhance sentences by providing more detail about verbs or adjectives.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D