Parts of Speech

NOUNS - Practice 1: People, places, and things.
A noun is the name of a person, place,

or thing. Some of the things named by nouns can be seen; some cannot.
Exercise 1: Identifying Nouns.

Underline the two nouns in each sentence.
1. In the summer we go to the lake.

2. Last month was my birthday.
3. Many birds fly south in the winter.
4. My brother gave the best speech.
5. Her dog had four puppies.
6. At the park there were many ducks.
7. A light was shining in the window.
8. The teacher entered the classroom.
9. A large cat slept in front of the fireplace.
10. The man was known for his honesty.
Exercise 2: Classifying Nouns.

Write five common nouns for each of the categories below. An example is shown for you.
People Places Things

ex. neighbor ex. boardwalk ex. suitcase
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Exercise 3: Writing Application: Writing sentences with Nouns.

Use the following instructions to write five sentences of your own. Highlight the nouns you use.
1. Write a sentence using two nouns that name family members.

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2. Write a sentence using a noun that names a living thing that you can see.
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3. Write a sentence using a noun that names an idea you cannot usually see.
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4. Write a sentence using a noun that names a nonliving thing that you can see.
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Exercise 4: Twenty common nouns of people and things found in a classroom are hidden in this puzzle.
Words are placed backward, forward, diagonally, up, and down. Circle the hidden nouns, and write
those nouns on the lines below.
ADJECTIVES - Practice 2: An adjective modifies (qualifies or limits the meaning of )

a noun or a pronoun. It answers the questions, What kind? Which one(s)? How
many? How much?
1. Name three complimentary adjectives that describe one of your friends:

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2. Name three adjectives that describe the beach on a summer’s day:
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3. Name three adjectives that describe a Super Bowl crowd:
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4. Name three adjectives that describe one of your Halloween costumes:
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5. Name three adjectives that describe a famous actor or actress:
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6. Name three adjectives that describe a book or magazine article that you recently read:
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7. Name three adjectives that describe a typical spring day where you live:
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VERBS - Practice 3: Verbs. An action (often a physical action) a subject is
performing, has performed, or will perform.
Exercise 1: Identify and underline the verbs in the following sentences.
1. Will he remember the name of the boys?

2. Yes, she understands your explanation.
3. Please shuffle the cards now.
4. Send the messenger to the principal’s office.
5. Juan jokes around most of the time.
6. You omitted several names of tonight’s program.
7. The scientists simulated the rocket’s path.
8. Mrs. Simmons, our teacher, erased the board quickly.
9. The plant withered last week.
10. Coach Albers inspired us before the big football game last week.
11. The runner leaped with enthusiasm after her record-breaking performance.
12. They loved last night’s dance recital.
13. The cyclists pedaled through the mountains during the grueling segment of the Tour de France.
14. He envies the other players.
15. I told you that earlier.
16. The artist etched the rough outline.
17. I forgot my jacket in the music room.
ADVERBS - Practice 4: An adverb is a word that modifies (qualifies or limits) a verb,

an adjective, or another adverb.
Exercise 1: In each sentence, the letters of the underlined adverb are scrambled. Unscramble the letters, and
write the word on the line provided before the sentence.
1. He walks tsaf. _____________________

2. Do you want to stop ehre? _____________________
3. He visits his grandmother ywlkee. _____________________
4. Do you feel lewl enough to go on the trip? _____________________
5. Have you erve been to Mexico City? _____________________
6. I wasaly run errands for her. _____________________
7. Have I met you foebre? _____________________
8. I would raerht drive to your house tonight. _____________________
9. Are you ilslt going to go to summer school? _____________________
10. I am tno trying to insult you, Nick. _____________________
11. Will you bat frsit tonight? _____________________
12. Are you ftneo at this location, Mitch? _____________________
13. Let’s start the performance onw. _____________________
14. May I aosl assist you, Helene? _____________________
15. Thank you nlidyk. _____________________
PREPOSITIONS - Practice 5: An adverb is a word that modifies (qualifies or limits) a

verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Exercise 1: Identify and underline all prepositions in the following sentences.
1. The teammates walked next to the bleachers.

2. The track team went to the hills.
3. The temperature is several degrees below zero.
4. Call me around four o’clock.
5. The parents joined in the conversation.
6. Ronnie fell asleep during the professor’s lecture.
7. We found the sleeping cat under the blanket.
8. The couple walked near the bridge.
9. The children slid down the slide yesterday.
CONJUNCTION - Practice 6: A conjunction connects words or group of words.
Exercise 1: Identify and underline all conjunctions in the following sentences.
1. Lyle chose both steak and salad.

2. The panda wanted to eat because he was hungry.
3. Peanut butter and jelly is Rex’s favorite sandwich.
4. Sara did not know how to swing at the ball or take the pitch.
5. Mark would like to go, but he cannot.
6. Run with him or her.
INTERJECTIONS - Practice 6: A conjunction connects words or group of words.
Exercise 1: Write an appropriate interjection for each of the following sentences in the space provided.
There may be more than one answer for each space.
1. ________________________! I smashed my finger with the hammer.
2. ______________________ , all right, Nick.
3. _______________________ ! We have finally beaten that team!
4. ________________________ , take it easy, Reggie!
5. _________________________ , I think we better look over this paper immediately.
6. __________________________ , I forgot to take out the garbage this morning.

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NOUNS - Practice 1: People, places, and things.

A noun is the name of a person, place,

Exercise 1: Identifying Nouns.

1. In the summer we go to the lake.

Exercise 2: Classifying Nouns.

People Places Things

Exercise 3: Writing Application: Writing sentences with Nouns.

1. Write a sentence using two nouns that name family members.

ADJECTIVES - Practice 2: An adjective modifies (qualifies or limits the meaning of )

1. Name three complimentary adjectives that describe one of your friends:

Exercise 1: Identify and underline the verbs in the following sentences.

1. Will he remember the name of the boys?

ADVERBS - Practice 4: An adverb is a word that modifies (qualifies or limits) a verb,

1. He walks tsaf. _____________________

PREPOSITIONS - Practice 5: An adverb is a word that modifies (qualifies or limits) a

Exercise 1: Identify and underline all prepositions in the following sentences.

1. The teammates walked next to the bleachers.

CONJUNCTION - Practice 6: A conjunction connects words or group of words.

Exercise 1: Identify and underline all conjunctions in the following sentences.

1. Lyle chose both steak and salad.

1. ________________________! I smashed my finger with the hammer.

2. ______________________ , all right, Nick.

3. _______________________ ! We have finally beaten that team!

4. ________________________ , take it easy, Reggie!

5. _________________________ , I think we better look over this paper immediately.

6. __________________________ , I forgot to take out the garbage this morning.

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