Parts of Speech

Learn about the eight parts of speech which are verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Worksheets, Lessons, Quizzes, Videos and more

8 Parts of Speech
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Noun
Pronouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Interjections
Parts of Speech Assessments / Tests

The eight parts of speech are verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.

Daily Grammar provides excellent definitions for the 8 parts of speech. See definitions below…

Verbs show action or state of being.
- Examples: is, have been, walk, talk, think, believe, live, like, want
Nouns are the names of persons, places or things
- Examples: cowboy, theatre, box, thought, tree, kindness, arrival
Pronouns take the place of nouns.
- Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns and tell which, whose, what kind, and how many.
- Example: four, this, mine, big, yellow, thin, amazing, beautiful, quick, important
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs and tell how, when, where, and how much.
- Examples: slowly, intelligently, well, yesterday, tomorrow, here, everywhere
Prepositions must have an object and show a relationship between its object and some other word in the sentence.
- Examples: on, in, by, with, under, through, at
Conjunctions join words, phrases, and clauses.
- Examples: but, so, and, because, or
Interjections show feeling and are punctuated with either a comma or an exclamation point.
- Examples: Ouch!, Hello!, Hurray!, Oh no!, Ha!

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LESSONS / RULES

Parts of Speech

Definition of basic sentence parts

The Order of Operations – Slide Show

Study Zone

Resources:
Pete’s PPP: Grammar

Worksheets
Parts of Speech Worksheets Generator
EZ School Parts of Speech Worksheets

Parts of Speech Quiz
Quiz yourself and see if you know the parts of speech
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LEARN ABOUT NOUNS:
Brainpop – Nouns Video (01:59) (must be subscriber to watch)
Nouns, proper nouns, plural nouns, and what they refer to.
Quiz | Activity | FYI | Experiment | Q&A

WORKSHEETS:
EZ School Noun Worksheet
Sinular to Plural Noun Checker
Worksheet Works Noun Worksheet generator

ENGLISH FOR EVERYONE Nouns Worksheets

This section contains printable worksheets on nouns.

Identifying Nouns Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice identifying nouns in sentences.

Identifying Nouns Worksheet Answers

Answers to the Nouns Worksheet.

Identifying Nouns Worksheet – Common vs. Proper

Explanation, examples, and practice identifying common vs. proper nouns in sentences.

Identifying Nouns Worksheet – Common vs. Proper Answers

Answers to the Identifying Nouns worksheet.

QUIZZES
NOUNS
http://eslus.com/LESSONS/GRAMMAR/POS/pos2.htm#Pop%20Quiz%201

PLURAL NOUNS:
Plural: Adding “s” or “es” activity

All about nouns, with a quiz and game

Pronouns

WORKSHEETS
EZ School Pronoun Worksheets
Worksheet Works Pronoun Worksheet Generator

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Pronouns Worksheets

This section contains printable worksheets on pronouns.

Introduction to Pronouns Worksheet

A brief introduction to pronouns.

Introduction to Pronouns Worksheet Answers

Answers to the Introduction to Pronouns worksheet.

Demonstrative Pronouns Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice using demonstrative pronouns.

Subjective Pronouns Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice using subjective pronouns in sentences.

PERSONAL PRONOUNS

Brainpop Personal Pronouns (02:14) – Video
Find out how personal pronouns refer to their antecedents.
Quiz | Activity | FYI | Time Line | Q&A

VERBS

Verb Video

Verb Games
Find out how to recognize verbs
QUIZZES
http://eslus.com/LESSONS/GRAMMAR/POS/pos3.htm#Pop%20Quiz%201

Verb Quiz– Click on a topic to start a quiz.

Brainpop Verbs and their Objects (02:06) – Video
How to identify and use verbs, direct objects, and indirect objects.
Quiz | Activity | FYI | Experiment | Q&AWORKSHEETS
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Verbs Worksheets

This section contains printable worksheets on verbs.

Identifying Verbs Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice identifying verbs in sentences.

Identifying Verbs Worksheet Answers

Answers to the Identifying Adjectives worksheet

ADJECTIVES

Brainpop Video – Adjectives (02:36)
See how adjectives tell us more about nouns.
Quiz | Activity | FYI | Q&A

VIDEO

Superlative Adjectives Video

WORKSHEETS

Adjective Interactive

Worksheet Works Adjective Worksheet Generator

EZ School Adjectives & Adverb Worksheet

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Adjectives Worksheets

This section contains printable worksheets on adjectives.

Identifying Adjectives Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice identifying adjectives in sentences.
Identifying Adjectives Worksheet Answers

Answers to the Identifying Adjectives worksheet

Order of Adjectives Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice putting adjectives in the correct order.

Comparative Adjectives Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice using comparative adjectives in sentences.

Comparative Adjectives Worksheet Answers

Answers to the Comparative Adjectives worksheet

Superlative Adjectives Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice using superlative adjectives in sentences.

Superlative Adjectives Worksheet Answers

Answers to the Superlative Adjectives Worksheet.

ADVERBS

Lesson- Videos

Adverb Video Lesson– click play

Brainpop Video – Adverbs (03:52)
These words can describe verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, nouns, and even whole sentences.
Quiz | Activity | FYI | Q&A

WORKSHEETS

EZ School Adjectives & Adverb Worksheets

Worksheet Works Adverb Worksheet Generator

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Adverbs Worksheets

This section contains printable worksheets on adverbs.

Identifying Adverbs Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice identifying adverbs in sentences.

Identifying Adjectives Worksheet Answers

Answers to the Identifying Adverbs worksheet.

Frequency Adverbs Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice identifying and using frequency adverbs in sentences. Practice involves rewriting sentences according to percentages labeled on a frequency adverbs chart. This is an excellent worksheet!

Frequency Adverbs Worksheet Answers

Answers to the Frequency Adverbs worksheet.

PREPOSITIONS

Prepositional Phrases (02:15)
Learn what a preposition is and how to identify prepositional phrases.
Quiz | Activity | Time Line | Q&AWORKSHEETS
EZ School Preposition Worksheets

Worksheet Works Preposition Worksheets

ENGLISH FOR EVERYONE WORKSHEETS

Below you will find our full list of printable prepositions worksheets to be used by teachers at home or in school. Just click on a link to open a printable PDF version of the desired worksheet. We hope you find them useful.

Identifying Prepositions Worksheet

Explanation, examples, and practice identifying prepositions in sentences.

Identifying Prepositions Worksheet Answers

Answers to the Identifying Prepositions worksheet.

Prepositions of Time Worksheet

This worksheet includes a table outlining the various prepositions of time and their usages. Practice involves using prepositions of time to explain the schedules of color characters in the worksheet.

Prepositions of Time Worksheet Answers

Answers to the Prepositions of Time Worksheet.

Prepositions of Place Worksheet 1

The worksheet provides practice using images to explain the positions of people and objects in relation to one another.

Prepositions of Place Worksheet Answers 1

Answers to the Prepositions of Place Worksheet 1

Prepositions of Place Worksheet 2

The worksheet includes tables outlining the various prepositions of place (location). Practice involves using prepositions of place to explain the positions of color objects in relation to one another.