Parts of speech

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: dog, city, happiness.

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being. Examples: run, jump, is.

Front

What is an adjective?

Back

An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Examples: big, blue, happy.

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Examples: quickly, very, well.

Front

Identify the part of speech: 'The cat is sleeping.' (sleeping)

Back

Verb

Front

Identify the part of speech: 'The tall tree swayed.' (tall)

Back

Adjective

Front

Identify the part of speech: 'She runs fast.' (fast)

Back

Adverb

Front

Identify the part of speech: 'The book is on the table.' (book)

Back

Noun

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 the action or state of being in a sentence.