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Parts of speech

Tina Dunn

Created by Tina Dunn

20 questions

4th Grade

ELA

Updated Oct 2026

This Grade 4 English worksheet gives students focused practice identifying the eight common parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, interjections, and prepositions. Across 20 multiple-choice questions, students define each category, determine what a word modifies, recognize parts of speech in complete sentences, identify the FANBOYS conjunctions, and distinguish prepositional phrases from ordinary noun phrases. The questions require students to apply grammar definitions to context, including words such as “smells,” “crying,” “Wow,” and “over,” rather than relying only on memorized terms. This free printable worksheet is useful for Grade 4 instruction, review, independent practice, or a quick skills check in an English language arts lesson. A complete answer key is included to support efficient checking and feedback.

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Parts of speech

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
Define a Noun
a)
An action
b)

A person, place, thing, or idea

c)

A word that introduces a prepositional phrase

d)
Connects two grammatical items together
2.

Define a verb

a)

An action

b)

A person, place, thing, or idea

c)

An emotional word that interrupts a sentence

d)

A word that takes the place of a noun

3.

Which of the following does an adverb modify?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Conjunction

d)

Preposition

4.
What do adjectives modify?
a)
Nouns
b)
Verbs
c)
Adjectives
d)
Adverbs
5.

He throws the ball. He is what part of speech?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Preposition

d)

Pronoun

6.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the championship, and we had a parade downtown. What part of speech is and?

a)

Adjective

b)

Adverb

c)

Interjection

d)

Conjunction

7.

Wow! The Angels are going to the World Series! What part of speech is Wow?

a)

Interjections

b)

Prepositions

c)

Conjunctions

d)

Pronouns

8.

The school smells funny. What part of speech is smells?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

9.

The crying baby is really annoying me. What part of speech is crying?

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

d)

Pronoun

10.

The FANBOYS are:

a)

for, and, not, but, or, yet, so

b)

for, an, nor, but, or yet, so

c)

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

d)

for, and, nor, but, or, yes, so

11.

In the following sentence, which word is the preposition?


"Mike quickly jumped over the tall hurdle and broke his knee. Ouch!"

a)

over

b)

ouch

c)

and

d)

his

12.

They attended the concert last weekend.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

conjunction

d)

adverb

13.

This part of speech modifies a verb and often ends in “ly.”

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

d)

interjection

14.

Which of the following is NOT a pronoun?

a)

He

b)

They

c)

Her

d)

The

15.

Which of the following is NOT a prepositional phrase?

a)

under the car

b)

into the unknown

c)

the fast food restaurant

d)

over the hill

16.

What is one of the nouns in this sentence?


My sister jumped on her new bed.

a)

sister

b)

my

c)

jumped

d)

on

17.

What is one of the pronouns in this sentence?


My sister jumped on her new bed.

a)

sister

b)

my

c)

jumped

d)

on

18.
An adjective is...
a)
an action word
b)
a person, place, or thing
c)
a describing word
19.
HAPPY is a...
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
20.

9.What is the proper noun in this sentence.


My favorite amusement park is Disneyland.

a)

My

b)

amusement

c)

Disneyland

d)

park

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Parts of speech

Total questions: 20

1.
b)

A person, place, thing, or idea

2.
a)

An action

3.
b)

Verb

4.
a) Nouns
5.
d)

Pronoun

6.
d)

Conjunction

7.
a)

Interjections

8.
b)

Verb

9.
b)

Adjective

10.
c)

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

11.
a)

over

12.
b)

verb

13.
a)

adverb

14.
d)

The

15.
c)

the fast food restaurant

16.
a)

sister

17.
b)

my

18.
c) a describing word
19.
c) Adjective
20.
c)

Disneyland

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FAQs

What does this parts of speech worksheet cover?

This Grade 4 worksheet uses 20 multiple-choice questions to assess definitions and sentence-level identification of nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, interjections, and prepositions. Students also practice recognizing the FANBOYS conjunctions, identifying prepositional phrases, and distinguishing words such as “crying,” “smells,” and “over” by their grammatical role in context.

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

Introduce each part of speech with a short definition and one example, then model how the word functions within a complete sentence. Use the worksheet’s sentence-based items to ask students what a word modifies or connects, and pause on the FANBOYS and prepositional-phrase questions for students to explain why an option fits rather than simply selecting an answer.

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

Students may choose a word’s everyday meaning instead of its grammatical function, such as treating “smells” as a noun or “crying” as a verb without considering how it is used in the sentence. Watch also for confusion between adjectives and adverbs, failure to recognize “and” as a conjunction, incomplete recall of “nor” in FANBOYS, and misidentifying “the fast food restaurant” as a prepositional phrase.

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

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for checking the 20 multiple-choice responses. For printable submissions, scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to support grading and review.

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

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing and font size to make the multiple-choice definitions and sentence examples easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the parts of speech questions into another language when that supports access to the grammar content.

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