Parts of Speech E1

Parts of Speech E1

By: Aline K. Newton

Poll

What is your Parts of Speech comprehension level? How well do you understand what they are and how to apply this knowledge in identifying and using them correctly? 

• Struggling

  (I do not know much if anything about the topic and find it hard to understand)

• Beginning

  (I know some things, but I need more practice .)

• Approaching 

  (I understand most of the topic and can apply it, but I need more practice)

• Proficient

  I have mastered the topic and understand it thoroughly, I am confident I fully comprehend this topic and can apply my skills.)

Open Ended

List the Parts of Speech

​Parts of Speech

Some people consider an "article" to be a part of speech and others do not. Therefore there are 8 Parts of Speech without articles and 9 parts of speech if an article is included.​ Parts of Speech consist of 8 or 9 parts.

​Acronym : P.A.P.A.A.N.V.IC or P.A.P.A.N.V.I.C

• ​Pronoun

• ​Adjective

• ​Preposition

• ​Adverb

• ​Article

• ​Noun

• ​Verb

• ​Interjection

• ​Conjunction

​Nouns (Naming Word)

A noun is the name of a person, place, thing or idea.

Examples of nouns: Daniel, London, table, dog, teacher, pen, city, happiness, hope

Example sentences: Steve lives in Sydney. Mary uses pen and paper to write letters.Learn more about the different types of nouns.

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​Types of Nouns

• ​Common - Words that name general items rather than specific ones. (Ex: Dog)

• ​Proper - Words that specify . Ex: Fido (The dog's name)

• ​Concrete - Things you can see or touch. Ex: dishes, desks, doorknobs

• ​Abstract - Things you can't see or touch. Ex: love, justice, guilt

• Nouns can be subjects, predicates or objects.

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Multiple Choice

What is a noun?

• A person,place, thing, or idea.

• Replaces a noun.

• Action of state of being.

Multiple Select

Which nouns are proper ?

• man

• Walmart

• Mikayla

• store

Fill in the Blank

What is the Common noun in the following sentence?

David wants to ride his bike to California.

​Pronoun (Replaces a Noun)

​A pronoun is used in place of a noun or noun phrase to avoid repetition.

Examples of pronouns: I, you, we, they, he, she, it, me, us, them, him, her, this, those

Example sentences: Mary is tired. She wants to sleep. I want her to dance with me.

​Types of Pronouns

• ​Personal -Refers to specific people , places, or things. Ex: I, he, she, him

• ​Indefinite - Does not refer to any person, amount, or thing in particular. Ex: anything, something, anyone, everyone

• ​Relative - Introduces a relative clause, relates the noun or pronoun to other words. Ex: which, that, whose, whoever, whomever, who, whom

• ​Interrogative - Pronouns that ask a question. Ex: What, whose, what , whom

• ​Demonstrative - Pronoun that points to a specific object. Ex: these,those, this

• ​Intensive/reflexive- A pronoun that ends in self or selves and places emphasis on its antecedent. Ex: myself, yourself, yourselves, themselves

​What is an Antecedent?

​An antecedent is a part of a sentence that is later replaced by a pronoun. An antecedent is a phrase, clause, or word that is later referred back to by an earlier word, noun, or phrase. ... If the antecedent is a group, or plural, the antecedent must also be plural. For

An example of an antecedent is the word “John” in the sentence: “John loves his dog.” noun.

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​ Example: The dog at the shelter is loud and energetic, but we still really like him.​

Multiple Choice

What is the antecedent in the following sentence?

Carol likes to swim at Lake Chugaluga, she loves swimming.

• Carol

• Likes

• Swim

• Lake Chugaluga

Multiple Choice

What does a pronoun do?

• Names a person. place, thing, or idea.

• Replaces a noun.

• connects ideas or joins words, phrases, or clauses.

Adjective (Describing word)

An adjective describes, modifies or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.

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Examples: big, happy, green, young, fun, crazy, three

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Example sentences: The little girl had a pink hat.

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​Types of Adjectives

​Demonstrative - Points out a particular noun. Ex: This

​Compound - Made up of more than one word. Ex: Scar-faced

​Indefinite - Gives an approximate number/quantity Ex: Many

​Predicate - Follows a linking verb and describes the subject.

​Ex: A frustrated puppy is unpredictable.

​Forms of Adjectives

​Positive - describes noun/pronoun without comparing it to anything.

​Brownies are a tasty dessert.

​Comparative - compares 2 nouns/pronouns

​​Ex: Burgers are tastier than subs.

​Superlative - compares 3 or more nouns/pronouns

Ex: Basketball is the safest sport out of basketball, football, and hockey.

Multiple Choice

What does an adjective do ?

• Replace a noun

• Modifies/describes a noun or pronoun

• Shows action or a state of being

• Modifies/describes verbs, other adverbs, or adjectives

​Verb (Action word)

A verb shows an action or state of being. A verb shows what someone or something is doing.

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Examples: go, speak, run, eat, play, live, walk, have, like, are, is

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Example sentences: I like Woodward English. I study their charts and play their games.

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​Types of Verbs

Transitive -

Intransitive

​Linking

​Verb Phrases

Multiple Choice

What does a verb do ?

• Modifies/describes a noun or pronoun.

• The action of state or being

​Adverb (Describes a verb)

An adverb describes/modifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb. It tells how, where, when, how often or to what extent.

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• ​Usually ends with the letters - LY

• ​Types of adverbs: Positive, Comparative, Superlative

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Examples: slowly, quietly, very, always, never, too, well, tomorrow, here

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Example sentences: I am usually busy. Yesterday, I ate my lunch quickly.

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Multiple Choice

What is an adverb?

• A word that describes a noun or pronoun

• A word that shows direction and placement. Shows relationships

• Word that expresses emotion

• A word that describes/modifies a ver, adjective or other adverbs.

​Preposition (Shows relationship)

A preposition shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word. They can indicate time, place, or relationship. They show placement and direction.

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Examples: at, on, in, from, with, near, between, about,

under

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Example sentences: I left my keys on the table for you.

Multiple Choice

What is a preposition?

• A word that shows placement and direction, and shows the relationship between words.

• A word that connects ideas or joins words, phrases, or classes.

• A word that expresses strong emotion.

​Conjunction (Joining word)

A conjunction joins two words, ideas, phrases or clauses together in a sentence and shows how they are connected.

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Examples: and, or, but, because, so, yet, unless, since, if.

Example sentences: I was hot and exhausted but I still finished the marathon.

​Coordinating Conjunctions

​Acronym: FANBOYS - for, and, but, or, yet, so

​Subordinating Conjunctions

​Acronym: AAAWWUBBIS - as, after, although, while, when, until, before, because, if since

Multiple Choice

What is a conjunction?

• A word that shows position or direction. (Shows relationships between words

• A person, place, thing, or idea.

• A word that connects ideas or joins word, phrases and clauses.

​Interjection (Expressive word)

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses a strong feeling or emotion. It is a short exclamation.

Examples: Ouch! Wow! Great! Help! Oh! Hey! Hi!

Example sentences: Wow! I passed my English test. Great! – Ouch! That hurt.

Multiple Choice

What is an interjection?

• A word that expresses strong emotion

• A word that describes a verb, adjective or other adverbs

• A word that shows action or state of being

​Article (Defining word)

An article is used before a noun. These are divided into definite (the) and indefinite (a, an). Articles help define nouns.

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Examples: a, an, the

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Example sentences: I need a dictionary. The dictionary needs to be in English.

Multiple Choice

What is an Article?

• Words that you use with nouns. An article determines the noun. The articles in the English language are the, a, an

• A word that replaces a noun