Grammar Flashcard: Parts of Speech

Front

A person, place, or thing (e.g., Mrs. Benard, pizza, Northview)

Back

Noun

Front

Action or state of being

Back

Verb

Front

Describes a noun or pronoun (ex: The BEAUTIFUL lake)

Back

Adjective

Front

Replaces a noun

Back

Pronoun

Front

Describes verbs/adjectives, usually ends in 'ly' (e.g., cheerfully).

Back

Adverb

Front

Joins two words, phrases, or clauses. Ex: At the mall, she bought shoes AND a purse.

Back

Conjunction

Front

Shows time, space, or location. Ex: The book was UNDER his bed.

Back

Preposition

Front

Indicates emotion, not fitting grammar. Ex: "WOW! I did not know that"

Back

Interjection

Front

They attended the concert last weekend.

Back

verb

Front

The truck driver delivered the packages quickly.

Back

adverb