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parts of speech (25 cards)
What are the eight parts of speech in English?
Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.
True or False: An interjection is a part of speech that expresses emotion.
True.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
noun
Which part of speech modifies a noun or pronoun?
Adjective.
What is the function of a verb in a sentence?
To express an action, occurrence, or state of being.
Identify the part of speech: ‘quickly’ in the sentence ‘She ran quickly.’
Adverb.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a conjunction? a) and b) but c) quickly d) or
c) quickly
What is the role of a pronoun?
To replace a noun to avoid repetition.
True or False: Articles are a type of adjective.
True.
List the two types of articles in English.
Definite article (the) and indefinite articles (a, an).
What part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses?
Conjunction.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is used to show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.
preposition
Identify the part of speech: ‘Wow!’ in the sentence ‘Wow! That was amazing.’
Interjection.
Multiple Choice: Which type of noun is ‘happiness’? a) Concrete b) Abstract c) Collective d) Compound
b) Abstract
What does an adverb modify?
A verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
True or False: A collective noun refers to a group of individuals.
True.
What is the difference between a transitive and an intransitive verb?
A transitive verb requires a direct object; an intransitive verb does not.
Fill in the blank: A __________ noun names a specific person, place, or thing.
proper
Identify the part of speech: ‘between’ in the sentence ‘She stood between the two trees.’
Preposition.
What is the function of demonstrative pronouns?
To point to specific things or people (this, that, these, those).
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction? a) and b) but c) because d) or
c) because
What is a compound noun?
A noun made up of two or more words that function as a single unit.
True or False: All adverbs end in ‘-ly’.
False.
What part of speech is ‘they’ in the sentence ‘They are going to the store.’?
Pronoun.
