Understanding the 4 Parts of Speech

What are the four main parts of speech?

• Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb

• Pronoun, Conjunction, Preposition, Interjection

• Adjective, Adverb, Conjunction, Interjection

• Noun, Verb, Article, Pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

Define a noun and provide an example.

• dog

• cat

• car

• house

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

• The role of a verb in a sentence is to indicate the action or state of the subject.

• To provide additional details about the object.

• To connect the subject with its complement.

• To describe the subject's characteristics.

Explain the difference between an adjective and an adverb.

• An adjective modifies nouns, while an adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

• An adjective modifies verbs, while an adverb modifies nouns.

• An adjective is a type of adverb that describes actions.

• An adjective and an adverb both modify nouns.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Can you list three examples of conjunctions?

• although

• because

• and, but, or

• if

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What part of speech describes a person, place, thing, or idea?

• adjective

• verb

• adverb

• noun

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How do prepositions function in a sentence?

• Prepositions are verbs that show action.

• Prepositions are adjectives that describe nouns.

• Prepositions are only used at the beginning of sentences.

• Prepositions link nouns or pronouns to other words, indicating relationships.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the part of speech that modifies a noun.

• Adverb

• Verb

• Pronoun

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the purpose of interjections in language?

• The purpose of interjections in language is to express emotions or reactions.

• To connect clauses and phrases.

• To replace nouns in a sentence.

• To provide grammatical structure to sentences.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

Provide an example of a sentence using all four parts of speech.

• She runs every morning.

• The dog barks loudly.

• The quick fox jumps swiftly.

• The cat sleeps on the mat.