WorksheetsParts of Speech diagnostic game
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
First, write the class code (e.g., B3) in the box below.
Then, choose the part of speech for each definition & examples.
[Adapted from Buckley & Stremme's (2006) Book of Lists]
words that usually describe nouns
(e.g. big, sweet, beautiful)
adjectives
adverbs
pronouns
words that describe verbs or adjectives
(e.g. softly, very, often)
adjectives
adverbs
prepositions
words that connect phrases, clauses or sentences
(e.g. and, because, however)
pronouns
interjections
conjunctions
words that can stand alone and express strong feelings
(e.g. Oh, Wow, Hey)
conjunctions
interjections
prepositions
words that name a person, place, thing or idea
(e.g. book, scientist, school)
adjectives
nouns
pronouns
words that connect nouns
(e.g. of, through, under)
adjectives
prepositions
verbs
words that replace nouns
(e.g. me, they, your)
adjectives
prepositions
pronouns
words that express action or link the subject to the rest of the sentence
(e.g. run, feel, is)
conjunctions
prepositions
verbs
