8 Parts of Speech

Front

What are the 8 parts of speech?

Back

Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection.

Front

Define a noun and provide an example.

Back

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'mother'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a pronoun? Give an example.

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Example: 'them'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

Back

A verb expresses action or being. Example: 'rolled'.

Front

Define an adjective and provide an example.

Back

An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Example: 'silly'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Front

What is an adverb? Give an example.

Back

An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Example: 'barely'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is a preposition? Provide an example.

Back

A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Example: 'to'.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

Define a conjunction and provide an example.

Back

A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. Example: 'and'.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is an interjection? Give an example.

Back

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion. Example: 'Wow!'.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

Front

How many adjectives are in the sentence: 'The mangled car had a flat tire and a broken door'?

Back

There are 3 adjectives: 'mangled', 'flat', and 'broken'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F