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8-Parts

Nancy Litterell

Created by Nancy Litterell

11 questions

6th Grade

ELA

Updated Mar 2026

8-Parts is a free Grade 6 English worksheet that builds foundational understanding of the eight parts of speech. Its 11 multiple-choice questions ask students to define nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections; identify examples in word lists and sentences; and recognize words that do not belong to a given category. Students also determine how many parts of speech there are and explain what a part of speech is. This worksheet is useful for introducing or reviewing how words are classified by the roles they play in sentences. Items such as identifying “Rats!” as an interjection, recognizing “between” and “behind” as prepositions, and separating pronouns from ordinary nouns require students to apply definitions rather than recall labels alone. Use the free printable worksheet for independent practice, a short check for understanding, or guided review. A complete answer key is included for efficient feedback and grading.

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8-Parts

Total questions: 11

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is not a part of speech?

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adnoun

d)

adverb

2.

An interjection is an abrupt remark made as an aside or interruption. Which of the following includes an interjection?

a)

The goat is searching for salt.

b)

Rats! He stole my credit card.

c)

During the hockey game, a fight broke out.

d)

David came home so late last night!

3.

Prepositions show position or direction. Which list includes prepositions?

a)

very, always, never, not

b)

for, and, nor, but

c)

jumping, climbing, swinging, laughing

d)

between, behind, on, next to

4.

Adverbs do what?

a)

describe verbs

b)

describe nouns

c)

replace nouns

d)

show position

5.

A verb can do all of the following except

a)

show physical or mental action being performed

b)

describe people, places or things

c)

link subjects with predicates

d)

help the main verb

6.

Adjectives describe which?

a)

verbs

b)

nouns

c)

adverbs

d)

prepositions

7.

Pronouns take the place of nouns. Which is not an example of pronouns?

a)

I, me, mine

b)

You, your, yourself

c)

He, she, they, it

d)

Cat, dog, moose, eagle

8.

A noun is...

a)

a person, place, thing, or idea.

b)

a word that describes action.

c)

a word that shows ownership.

d)

a word that tells what kind or how many.

9.

Which of these is not a part of speech?

a)

Conjunctions

b)

Interventions

c)

Prepositions

d)

interjections

10.

There are ___ parts of speech.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

11.

What is a part of speech?

a)

a category to which a word is assigned based on the role it plays in a sentence

b)

something learned through the 5 senses

c)

a language such as German or Chinese

d)

a category of learning in school taught by teachers who know a lot about stuff

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8-Parts

Total questions: 11

1.
c)

adnoun

2.
b)

Rats! He stole my credit card.

3.
d)

between, behind, on, next to

4.
a)

describe verbs

5.
b)

describe people, places or things

6.
b)

nouns

7.
d)

Cat, dog, moose, eagle

8.
a)

a person, place, thing, or idea.

9.
b)

Interventions

10.
d)

8

11.
a)

a category to which a word is assigned based on the role it plays in a sentence

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What does the 8-Parts worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 English worksheet uses 11 multiple-choice questions to assess the eight parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Students define each category, identify examples such as “between” and “behind” as prepositions, recognize “Rats!” as an interjection, and distinguish valid parts of speech from distractors.

How can I use this worksheet to teach the eight parts of speech?

Introduce the worksheet by reviewing the role of each part of speech, then model how a word’s function determines its category. Have students explain their choices for items such as why adjectives describe nouns, why adverbs describe verbs, and why “Cat, dog, moose, eagle” is not a pronoun list. Finish with the 11 multiple-choice questions as guided or independent practice.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this parts of speech worksheet?

Students may confuse adjectives with adverbs, selecting words that describe verbs when the question asks which words describe nouns, or mistake verbs for words that describe people, places, or things. They may also overlook that pronouns replace nouns, confuse prepositions with conjunctions, or select “Interventions” instead of recognizing the worksheet’s intended category, interjections. The interjection item is another useful check because students must identify “Rats!” in a complete sentence rather than simply recall a definition.

How do I assign and grade the 8-Parts worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key for all 11 multiple-choice questions, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The PDF option also supports classrooms that want to reduce screen time.

How can I differentiate this parts of speech worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the definitions, word lists, and sentence-based multiple-choice items are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that better supports access to the vocabulary and directions.

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