Parts of Speech

A noun

• describes an action.
• describes a person, place, or thing.
• is a person, place, or thing.
• takes the place of a noun.

A verb

• describes an action.
• is an action word.
• is a person, place, or thing.
• replaces a noun.

An adverb

• describes an action.
• is an action word.
• is a person, place, or thing.
• describes a person, place, or thing.

A pronoun

• describes an action.
• is an action word.
• is a person, place, or thing.
• replaces a noun.

An adjective

• is a person place or thing.
• is an action word.
• describes an action.
• describes a person, place, or thing.

Read the following passage.

For as long as Jake could remember, his sisters had been wonderful dancers. They took lessons and practised at home. They both danced gracefully.

The word "they" is an example of

• a noun.

• a pronoun.

• a verb.

• an adverb.

Read the following passage.

For as long as Jake could remember, his sisters had been wonderful dancers. They took lessons and practised at home. They both danced gracefully.

The word "wonderful" is an example of

• an adjective.

• an adverb.

• a pronoun.

• a noun.

Read the following passage.

For as long as Jake could remember, his sisters had been wonderful dancers. They took lessons and practised at home. They both danced gracefully.

The word "sisters" is an example of

• a noun.

• an adjective.

• a verb.

• an adverb.

Read the following passage.

For as long as Jake could remember, his sisters had been wonderful dancers. They took lessons and practised at home. They both danced gracefully.

The word "practised" is an example of

• a noun.

• a pronoun.

• a verb.

• an adjective.

Read the following passage.

For as long as Jake could remember, his sisters had been wonderful dancers. They took lessons and practised at home. They both danced gracefully.

The word "gracefully" is an example of

• a noun.

• a pronoun.

• a verb.

• an adverb.