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Parts of Speech Practice
Read each sentence closely. Identify how the bold word works in context; the same word can belong to different parts of speech in different sentences. Use the final tasks to edit and create precise writing.
Spot the word’s job
Choose the part of speech of the bold word in each sentence.
1.At the coastal clean-up, Maia carefully sorted the rubbish into separate bags. What part of speech is “sorted”?
- Noun
- Verb
- Adjective
- Adverb
2.The volunteers worked carefully near the fragile dunes. What part of speech is “carefully”?
- Adverb
- Adjective
- Preposition
- Conjunction
3.A fragile fence protected the young plants from trampling feet. What part of speech is “fragile”?
- Pronoun
- Noun
- Adjective
- Verb
4.The team left their water bottles beside the information table. What part of speech is “beside”?
- Interjection
- Preposition
- Conjunction
- Adverb
5.The wind strengthened, but the group continued its work. What part of speech is “but”?
- Conjunction
- Adjective
- Pronoun
- Noun
6.They recorded how many bags of litter they collected. What part of speech is “They”?
- Verb
- Pronoun
- Adverb
- Preposition
Use grammar to make meaning
Think about a word’s role in the sentence, not just its usual definition.
7.Match each part-of-speech definition to its name.
1. Names a person, place, thing or idea
2. Expresses a sudden reaction or feeling
3. Describes a verb, adjective or another adverb
4. Names an action, event or state
A. Adverb
B. Noun
C. Interjection
D. Verb
- 1. Names a person, place, thing or idea
- 2. Expresses a sudden reaction or feeling
- 3. Describes a verb, adjective or another adverb
- 4. Names an action, event or state
- C. Interjection
- D. Verb
- A. Adverb
- B. Noun
8.Compare the bold words: “The light faded at dusk.” / “Please light the lantern.” What part of speech is “light” in each sentence?
9.Rewrite this sentence by replacing the vague noun “thing” with a precise noun that fits the context: “The thing beside the gate records the tide level.”
10.Combine the sentences using a joining word that shows contrast. Underline or identify the joining word you use: “The forecast predicted rain. The clean-up went ahead.”
11.Write one sentence about a community project that includes a noun, a verb, an adjective and an adverb. Label each of those four words in your answer.
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