SPAG Revision - Word Classes

What is a noun?

• an action word

• a naming word

• a describing word

• a word that describes how an action is performed

What is a verb?

• an action word

• a naming word

• a describing word

• a word that describes how an action is performed

What is a adjective?

• an action word

• a naming word

• a describing word

• a word that describes how an action is performed

What is a pronoun?

• an action word

• a word used to replace a proper noun.

• a describing word

• a word that describes how an action is performed

What is a adverb?

• an action word

• a word used to replace a proper noun.

• a describing word

• a word that describes how an action is performed

Which sentence uses the word object as a verb?

• The burglar was dragging a large object.

• Describe the object clearly.

• I must object to these plans.

• What is this object used for?

What is the word class of the word object as used in the sentences below:

The burglar was carrying a large object.

What is this object used for?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Circle the determiners in the following sentence:

We built three huge snowmen in the garden yesterday.

(select all that apply)

• we

• in

• the

• three

Tick all the sentences that contain a preposition.

• The spooky house is haunted.

• I sit between Dana and Kieran.

• We usually eat dinner at 6 o'clock.

• During assembly, I am responsible for the music.

What is the word class of the word "after" in this sentence?

We stand and wait quietly after the bell has been wrung.

• adjective

• adverb

• preposition

• subordinating conjunction