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Identifying Parts of Speech

Kaila Copenhaver

Created by Kaila Copenhaver

16 questions

7th Grade

ELA

Updated Oct 2026

Identifying Parts of Speech is a Grade 7 English grammar worksheet that helps students distinguish common nouns, proper nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and pronouns in sentence context. Across 16 multiple-choice questions, students select the part of speech that matches a word used in each sentence, including examples with names, actions, descriptions, locations, and references to people or things. This free printable worksheet gives students focused practice recognizing how different words function in everyday sentences. It is useful for introducing or reviewing parts of speech, checking understanding after instruction, or providing independent grammar practice. The worksheet includes a complete answer key so teachers can quickly review student choices and identify which word categories need additional instruction.

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Identifying Parts of Speech

Total questions: 16

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ms. Copenhaver loves Dunkin' Donuts.

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun

c)

adjective

2.

The girl ran up the stairs to her room.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

verb

3.

Mrs. Williams went to the football game with her daughter.

a)

preposition

b)

adverb

c)

noun

4.

Mrs. Martin teaches math to seventh grade students.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

5.

The NFMS Cheerleaders have a huge competition this weekend.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

6.

Ms. Copenhaver's dog's name is Eleanor.

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun

c)

adjective

7.

Ms. Copenhaver likes to watch football while eating some salty, buttery popcorn.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

verb

8.

Eleanor goes down the stairs and into Ms. Copenhaver's car.

a)

preposition

b)

adverb

c)

verb

9.

Ms. Copenhaver likes to listen to music while she is working.

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

adverb

10.

Ms. Copenhaver gets very sleepy after Tuesday night football games.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

11.

Ms. Copenhaver made buffalo chicken dip that is surprisingly good.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

preposition

12.

Ms. Copenhaver printed the test across the hallway.

a)

common noun

b)

verb

c)

preposition

13.

Ms. Copenhaver bought puppy food at Kroger after school.

a)

proper noun

b)

common noun

c)

verb

14.

She is a hardworking student.

a)

pronoun

b)

preposition

c)

adverb

15.

Ms. Copenhaver handed him the paper.

a)

pronoun

b)

adjective

c)

noun

16.

The phone rang loudly.

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

pronoun

WaygroundAnswer Key

Identifying Parts of Speech

Total questions: 16

1.
b)

proper noun

2.
c)

verb

3.
a)

preposition

4.
a)

noun

5.
b)

adjective

6.
b)

proper noun

7.
a)

adjective

8.
a)

preposition

9.
a)

verb

10.
a)

adverb

11.
a)

adverb

12.
a)

common noun

13.
b)

common noun

14.
a)

pronoun

15.
a)

pronoun

16.
a)

noun

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What does the Identifying Parts of Speech worksheet cover?

This Grade 7 English worksheet covers eight parts of speech: common nouns, proper nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and pronouns. Its 16 multiple-choice items place words in complete sentences, requiring students to choose the category that best identifies each word and apply grammar terminology in context.

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

Introduce the worksheet by reviewing what each answer category contributes to a sentence, then model how to use the surrounding words to identify a noun, verb, modifier, relationship word, or pronoun. Have students explain why an option fits in selected items, such as distinguishing a proper noun from a common noun or an adjective from an adverb, before completing the remaining multiple-choice questions independently.

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

Students may confuse common nouns with proper nouns, especially when identifying general words such as places or objects versus specific names. They may also label a descriptive adjective as an adverb, mistake an action word for another category, or overlook pronouns such as “she” and “him” because they do not name a person directly.

How do I assign and grade this parts of speech worksheet?

You can assign Identifying Parts of Speech as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for checking all 16 multiple-choice items. For printable submissions, scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to help streamline grading.

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 sentence-based multiple-choice items are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the grammar practice.

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