Parts of Speech

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A part of speech that takes the place of a noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

Which of the following is a conjunction: And, Also, For, But?

Back

And, For, and But are conjunctions; Also is not.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is an adjective?

Back

A part of speech that describes a noun or pronoun.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

A part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A specific name for a person, place, or organization, always capitalized.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Give an example of a noun.

Back

Examples include 'dog', 'city', 'happiness'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the function of a verb?

Back

A part of speech that expresses action or being.

Front

What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

Back

A common noun is general (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (e.g., 'New York').

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B