Parts of speech

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: dog, city, happiness.

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples: run, is, think.

Front

What is an adjective?

Back

An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. Examples: blue, quick, tall.

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Examples: quickly, very, softly.

Front

Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

Back

cat, mat

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She dances beautifully.'

Back

dances

Front

Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'

Back

tall

Front

Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'He ran very fast.'

Back

very

Front

What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

Back

A noun serves as the subject or object in a sentence.

Front

What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

Back

A verb expresses the action or state of being of the subject.