Exploring Parts of Speech in English Grammar

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight parts of speech?

• Articles

• Nouns

• Verbs

• Adjectives

What question do nouns answer in a sentence?

• Why

• Who and What

• When

• How

Which of the following is an example of a common noun?

• Mr. Jones

• Math Class

• Teacher

• Officer Daniels

Which of these is NOT a place noun?

• Restaurant

• Bank

• School

• Pacific Avenue Elementary School

Which of the following is a thing noun?

• Police Officer

• Car

• River

• Chef

What do verbs describe in a sentence?

• The subject

• The action

• The object

• The adjective

Which of the following sentences contains a verb?

• The ball is round.

• Jim rides the bus.

• The tree is tall.

• The cat is skinny.

Which of these words is an action verb?

• Old

• Blue

• Run

• Smart

What does an adjective do in a sentence?

• Names a person

• Describes a noun

• Shows an action

• Connects clauses

Which of the following adjectives can change the mood of a sentence?

• Bank

• Run

• Happy

• Teacher