Parts of Speech

Match the following descriptions with the correct type of word.

• Interjection

• A word that describes a verb

• Noun

• A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea

• Verb

• A word that shows excitement

• Adverb

• A word that expresses actions

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following is an example of a verb?

• Teacher

• Run

• Blue

• Wow

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Run' because it is a verb, indicating an action. 'Teacher' is a noun, 'Blue' is an adjective, and 'Wow' is an interjection. Only 'Run' fits the definition of a verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Adjectives (a)   or modify nouns or pronouns.

• Replace nouns

• Modify verbs

• Describe or modify nouns or pronoun

• Link words together

Answer explanation

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns, providing more detail about them. The correct choice highlights this function, while the other options do not accurately represent the role of adjectives.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following is an adverb?

• Slowly

• Doctor

• And

• Under

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Slowly' because it is an adverb that describes how an action is performed. 'Doctor' is a noun, 'And' is a conjunction, and 'Under' is a preposition.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following best describes the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

• Express strong feelings

• Connect words, phrases, or clauses

• Show the sequence of events

• Substitute for nouns

Answer explanation

Conjunctions are words that link words, phrases, or clauses together, helping to create complex sentences and clarify relationships between different parts of a sentence. This makes 'Link words, phrases, or clauses together' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(a)   of the following is a preposition.

• Wow

• And

• With

• Quickly

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'With' because it is a preposition that shows a relationship between words. The other options are not prepositions: 'Wow' is an interjection, 'And' is a conjunction, and 'Quickly' is an adverb.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Match the following words with their functions in a sentence.

• Conjunction

• A word that replaces nouns

• Pronoun

• A word that links phrases

• Adjective

• A word that describes nouns

• Interjection

• A word that shows excitement or emotion

Answer explanation

An interjection is a word that expresses strong emotion or excitement, such as 'wow!' or 'ouch!'. It does not replace nouns, describe nouns, or link phrases, making 'A word that shows excitement or emotion' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

What is the role of pronouns?

• To modify verbs

• To replace nouns

• To show excitement

• To link words together

Answer explanation

Pronouns are used to replace nouns in sentences, helping to avoid repetition and making language more fluid. For example, instead of saying 'Maria likes Maria's book,' we can say 'Maria likes her book.' Thus, the correct answer is 'To replace nouns.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

A noun is (a)  

• A word that represents a feeling
• A word that represents a person, pl
• A word that represents a color
• A word that represents an action

Answer explanation

A noun is defined as a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. This encompasses a wide range of entities, making it the most accurate choice compared to the other options, which describe different parts of speech.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

A ​ (a)   is a word that describes an action (e.g., jump), a feeling (e.g., love), or a state of being (e.g., exist).

• Verb

• Noun

• Pronoun

• Subject

Answer explanation

A verb is a word that expresses an action, feeling, or state of being, such as 'run', 'want', or 'is'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Verb', as it fits the definition provided in the question.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B