Activity 1
Identify each underlined word's part of speech. An answer can be used more than once. Use these abbreviations on the line before each sentence: n = noun; pro = pronoun; adj = adjective; v = verb; advb = adverb; prep = preposition; c = conjunction; and int = interjection.
- Each of the programs was taped.
- Joanna programs her television equipment.
- Fluffy, the family's cat, was looking down the well.
- I feel well.
- Dad bought training wheels for my brother's bicycle.
- They have been training at this site.
- Hey! Are you complaining about our group's meeting?
- All of the contestants but Monica were scheduled.
- These geese wanted to cross the street, so the tourists escorted them.
- We all helped to shovel the snow.
- Will it snow tomorrow?
- The snow shovel is out in the barn.
- The elderly man fell down.
- We chased him down the street, but we were unable to catch him.
- They made a down payment on a new car.
- The coach told Mitch to down the ball.
- The quarterback attempted a pass on the second down.
- Will you be able to move that large box by yourself?
- He had to solve the problem in a hurry.
- Uncle Erik gave Rick box seat tickets to the Yankees' game.
Activity 2
Identify each underlined word's part of speech. An answer can be used more than once. Use these abbreviations on the line before each sentence: n = noun; pro = pronoun; adj = adjective; v = verb; advb = adverb; prep = preposition; c = conjunction; and int = interjection.
- Foolish decisions can cause trouble.
- She gained fame quickly as a journalist.
- You will soon know how difficult this is.
- Please dispose of your garbage.
- We can do this by ourselves.
- Tomas entered into the competition.
- Brianna becomes hysterical whenever she hears a funny joke.
- Rachel is an heiress to a large fortune.
- He and I can carry that bundle.
- You or they will be able to assist.
- The choir members walked onto the stage.
- Murphy is a silly dog some of the time.
- Yippee! I do not have to go to bed yet.
- It is my all-time favorite movie.
- Gary was so athletically talented that he was recruited by several colleges.
- This is the story of a seven-time award winner.
- Maurice is preparing for his lab experiment.
- The family room has been remodeled in a modern décor.
- I would love to attend the ceremony, but I already have another commitment.
- Both of these comedians will be appearing at local clubs this fall.
Activity 3
Use each word as indicated. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
- Use part as a noun.
- Use part as a verb.
- Use televised as a verb.
- Use televised as an adjective.
- Use lower as a verb.
- Use lower as an adjective.
- Use for as a conjunction.
- Use for as a preposition.
- Use before as a subordinating conjunction.
- Use before as a preposition.
Activity 4
Fill in each blank with one word that logically fits the sentence's sense. Then, on the line preceding the sentence, write the word's part of speech using the code letters—noun (n), pronoun (pro), adjective (adj), verb (v), adverb (advb), preposition (prep), conjunction (c), and interjection (int).
- ____ A ______ mouse ran through our garage.
- ____ Either the doctor ______ the nurse will explain the procedure to you.
- ____ Lucille is the gymnast ______ scored a perfect ten on the floor exercise.
- ____ ______! That bicyclist almost crashed into the parked car.
- ____ The brave soldier ran ______ the field during the skirmish.
- ____ Creative writers entertain their readers quite ______.
- ____ Two police officers ______ the building looking for the town officials.
- ____ One of the most important ______ is found on that busy street.
- ____ ______ of the guitar players stayed late to rehearse the number.
- ____ ______ the barn we spotted several sheep.
- ____ The machinist selected her tool from the ______ cabinet.
- ____ Peanut butter ______ jelly is my cousin's lunch time treat.
- ____ Take your ______ photo album to the party, Benny.
- ____ The singing group was ______ into the Music Hall of Fame.
- ____ It had rained ______ often lately that we cannot play our last scheduled game.
Activity 5
Insert a word in each blank. On the line before the sentence, write the inserted word's part of speech.
- ____ Christie had ______ shied away from a challenging situation.
- ____ Either Brian ______ Madeline will help you with these problems.
- ____ Nobody can do all of this by ______.
- ____ ______ several hours, many of us were very nervous after hearing the news.
- ____ These ______ singers captured first place in the most recent contest.
- ____ ______! You can fit that car into this small space?
- ____ ______Catherina sees that movie, she cries.
- ____ Those talented ______ sold many of their stories to major publishers.
- ____ Thursday ______ Marcia's favorite day of the week.
- ____ The motorist drove ______ the long road.
- ____ Helen's ______ actors were waiting for the director's advice.
- ____ Our professor is very ______ and friendly.
- ____ ______is my favorite Canadian province.
- ____ ______you help the older woman with her situation?
- ____ We think that she had ______ the record for the mile run.
Activity 6
Identify the part of speech of each underlined word in these literary titles.
- ____ And Then There Were None
- ____ The Taming of the Shrew
- ____ Silent Spring
- ____ The Blue Lagoon
- ____ Tender Is the Night
- ____ Thereby Hangs a Tale
- ____ Romeo and Juliet
- ____ The Cat in the Hat
- ____ The Old Man and the Sea
- ____ Writing About Your Life
- ____ Our Town
- ____ The Chocolate Wars
- ____ Arms and the Man
- ____ Far From the Madding Crowd
- ____ Twelfth Night, or What You Will
- ____ The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- ____ A Winter's Tale
- ____ Anything Goes
- ____ The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- ____ A Room With a View
Activity 7
Match the items in these two columns that deal with parts of speech. Each item in Column A is a word, suffix, or group of words. Write the correct letter from Column B on the line next to its corresponding number in Column A. Each answer is used only once.
Answers
Activity 1
- Nouns are found in sentences 1, 3, 10, 17, and 18.
- A pronoun is found in sentence 6.
- Adjectives are found in sentences 5, 12, 15, and 20.
- Verbs are found in sentences 2, 11, 16, and 19.
- Adverbs are found in sentences 4 and 13.
- Prepositions are found in sentences 8 and 14.
- A conjunction is found in sentence 9.
- An interjection is found in sentence 7.
Activity 2
- Nouns are found in sentences 1, 8, and 16.
- Pronouns are found in sentences 5, 14, and 20.
- Adjectives are found in sentences 12 and 18.
- Verbs are found in sentences 4, 7, and 17.
- Adverbs are found in sentences 2, 3, and 15.
- Prepositions are found in sentences 6 and 11.
- Conjunctions are found in sentences 9, 10, and 19.
- An interjection is found in sentence 13.
Activity 3
(These are possible answers.)
- This part of the trip is easy.
- We must part now, but we shall see each other again very soon.
- The network televised three presidential debates that year.
- This Olympic match will be a televised event.
- Lower this crate carefully.
- This lower electric outlet is better.
- I cannot go for I must sit with my younger siblings.
- Manny grabbed for the ring during the carousel ride.
- Before you go, please give me your phone number.
- George stood before the crowd.
Activity 4
- adjective (adj)
- conjunction (c)
- pronoun (pro)
- interjection (int)
- preposition (prep)
- adverb (advb)
- verb (v)
- noun (n)
- pronoun (pro)
- preposition (prep)
- adjective (adj)
- conjunction (c)
- adjective (adj)
- verb (v)
- adverb (advb)
Activity 5
- Nouns are found in sentences 8 and 13.
- A pronoun is found in sentence 3.
- Adjectives are found in sentences 5, 11, and 12.
- Verbs are found in sentences 9, 14, and 15.
- An adverb is found in sentence 1.
- Prepositions are found in sentences 4 and 10.
- Conjunctions are found in sentences 2 and 7.
- An interjection is found in sentence 6.
Activity 6
- Nouns are underlined in titles 3, 10, 13, and 16.
- Pronouns are underlined in titles 11 (pronoun/adjective) and 18.
- Verbs are underlined in titles 1 and 6.
- Adjectives are underlined in titles 4, 5, 9, 11 (pronoun/adjective), 12, 14, and 17.
- Prepositions are underlined in titles 2, 8, 19, and 20.
- Conjunctions are underlined in titles 7 and 15.
- (There are no adverbs or interjections.)
Activity 7
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