Parts of Speech

Question 1

Noun

Answer 1

A Noun is a Person, Place, Thing, or Idea

Question 2

Verb

Answer 2

A Verb is a word that gives a sentence action

Question 3

Pronoun

Answer 3

A Pronoun takes the place of a noun

Question 4

Adjective

Answer 4

An Adjective describes a noun or a pronoun

Question 5

Adverb

Answer 5

An Adverb describes an adjective or verb

Question 6

Preposition

Answer 6

A preposition tells time, place, or position

Question 7

Conjunction

Answer 7

A Conjunction is a word or words that connect words, phrases, or clauses

Question 8

Interjection

Answer 8

An Interjection expresses a strong emotion

Question 9

Common Noun

Answer 9

Common Nouns are never capitalized. They name something general, not specific.

Question 10

Proper Noun

Answer 10

Proper Nouns are always capitalized. They name something specific-like the name of a place, a brand, or a person.

Question 11

Abstract Noun

Answer 11

A noun that you cannot see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. (Hint: 5 Senses) Hunger, love, fear

Question 12

Concrete Noun

Answer 12

Concrete Nouns describe things that can be seen or touched.