XII TKJ 2 014 PRIVATE CLASS

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Parts of Speech

A part of speech explains how a word is used. In traditional English grammar, there are eight parts of speech. Knowing about each part of speech will help you use words correctly when speaking and writing. Your communication skills will be enhanced. Here are the eight parts of speech and their most common meanings: Noun: A noun is a word that names a person, place, or thing. Examples: (person) - Michael Jordan was a great basketball player. (place) - I left my notebook at school. (thing) - I enjoy reading a good book. A noun that names only one person, place, or thing is a singular noun. A noun that names more than one person, place, or thing is a plural noun. For example, automobile is a singular noun, while automobiles is a plural noun. Pronoun: A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun. Pronouns act just like nouns.

Examples: Bob gave me the best puppy in the litter. Now that cute puppy is mine. Adjective: An adjective is a word that describes a noun. It can tell what kind or how many. Examples:

(what kind) That was a wonderful movie. (how many) Only several people attended the town meeting. Verb: A verb is a word that shows action. A present tense verb shows action that is happening now. A past tense verb shows action that has already happened. A future tense verb shows action that will happen. Examples: (present tense) Please move the chair away from the wall. (past tense) I walked home from school yesterday. (future tense) We are going on vacation in the middle of July. Adverb: An adverb is a word that describes a verb. It can tell how or when. Examples: (how) I try to eat my food slowly. (when) I like Jamie because he never lies. Conjunction: A conjunction is a word that connects words in a sentence. Examples: Susan and Anna are very close friends. I will go to the park if you come too. Preposition: A preposition is a word that links and relates a noun or pronoun to another word in a sentence. Examples: I haven't gone to the gym since Tuesday. Tom said that he was against Bill's idea. Interjection: An interjection is a word that expresses emotion. It is usually an exclamation that is followed by an exclamation point (!). Sometimes, an interjection is followed by a comma (,). Examples: Wow! That movie was scary. Oops, I didn't mean to do that. Knowing these eight parts of speech will improve your writing and speaks

part of speech Verb

function or "job" action or state

example words (to) be, have, do, like, work, sing, can, must pen, dog, work, music, town, London, teacher, John a/an, the, 69, some, good, big, red, well, interesting quickly, silently, well, badly, very, really I, you, he, she, some to, at, after, on, but and, but, when oh!, ouch!, hi!, well

example sentences EnglishClub.com is a web site. I like EnglishClub.com.

Noun

thing or person

This is my dog. He lives in my house. We live in London.

Adjective

describes a noun

My dog is big. I like big dogs.

Adverb

describes a verb, adjective or adverb

My dog eats quickly. When he is very hungry, he eats really quickly.

Pronoun Preposition Conjunction

replaces a noun links a noun to another word joins clauses or sentences or words short exclamation, sometimes inserted into a sentence

Tara is Indian. She is beautiful. We went to school on Monday. I like dogs and I like cats. I like cats and dogs. I like dogs but I don't like cats. Ouch! That hurts! Hi! How are you? Well, I don't know.

Interjection

Parts of Speech Examples

Here are some sentences made with different English parts of speech: verb Stop! noun John verb works. noun animals. noun John verb is verb working. verb like adjective kind verb speak s noun station pron. I noun people. adjectiv e good noun English .

pronoun She nou n Tara

verb loves

noun Animals

verb speak s verb ran verb likes

noun Englis h

adver b well.

nou n Tara

pronoun She pron. She

preposition to

adjective the

adverb quickly. verb hate pron. them.

adj. big

noun snakes

conjunction but

Here is a sentence that contains every part of speech: interjectio n Well, pron . she conj . and adj. youn g nou n John ver b walk prep . to noun schoo l adver b slowly.

Words with More than One Job

Find the correct parts of speech on the right to the given words on the left. Check new happily read she house but on Hello!

Identify the correct part of speech for each listed item in each sentences below. Choose from among the following options: noun verb adjective lifier determiner adverb pronoun conjunction preposition qua

You may check your answers at any time by clicking on the "Check My Work" button at the end of the exercise.

1. A small snail climbed over the slippery wall and inched slowly toward the nearby fields. A small snail climbed over

the slippery wall and inched slowly toward the nearby fields 2. I didn't go to the very formal dinner because you never returned from the cleaners with my favorite jacket. I didn't go to the very formal dinner

because you never returned from the cleaners with my favorite jacket

Parts of Speech Exercise

Label the parts of speech for the bold words in the following sentences.

1. He finished

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his homework.

2. Sean

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is working at

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the computer.

3. What are the eight parts of speech

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4. Will you

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help me move

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tomorrow?

5. She

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has been sick for

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three days.

6. There have been two enormous

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snowstorms

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this winter.

7. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman announced that they getting separated.

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are

8. She

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is getting married next year.

9. The computer is having technical

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problems.

10. I like

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steak, but

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she doesnt eat meat.

11. Help!

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My computer just crashed.

12. He sauntered proudly

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across the stage.

13. Although to go.

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he didnt want to go to class, he knew he had

14. John never

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puts sugar in his coffee.

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Parts of Speech Quiz

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I bought a beautiful the mall.

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ask you to do?

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I left my shoes under kitchen table.

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If we finish our work quickly movies. we can go to the

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On Saturdays I work to five.

from nine

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I want to go to a university the United States.

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I'm sure I have met girlfriend before.

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Well, I don't think I will be here to answer the phone. Andy knocked on the door but nobody answered.

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Review: Parts of Speech

Identify the part of speech of the highlighted word in each of the following sentences:

1. The clown chased a dog around the ring and then fell flat on her face. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

2. Yikes! I'm late for class. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

3. Later that summer, she asked herself, "What was I thinking of?" 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

4. She thought that the twenty pumpkin plants would not be enough so she planted another ten. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

5. Although she gave hundreds of potatoes away, the enormous quantity left over frightened her. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction

8. Interjection

6. Everywhere she went, she talked about the prolific veggies. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

7. The manager confidently made his presentation to the board of directors. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

8. Frankenstein is the name of the scientist, not the monster. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition

7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

9. Her greatest fear is that the world will end before she finds a comfortable pair of panty-hose. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

10.

That suitcase is hers. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

11. Everyone in the room cheered when the announcement was made. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition

7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

12. The sun was shining as we set out for our first winter camping trip. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

13. Small children often insist that they can do it by themselves. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

14. Dust covered every surface in the locked bedroom. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb

6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

15. The garbage taker knocked loudly on all the doors but nobody was home. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

16. They wondered if there truly was honor among thieves. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective 5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

17. Exciting new products and effective marketing strategies will guarantee the company's success. 1. Verb 2. Noun 3. Pronoun 4. Adjective

5. Adverb 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection