Fun Easy English - American English Grammar Parts of speech.

Learning objectives

Learn the definition of parts of speech -
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Definition of parts of speech

Parts of speech:

explain how words are used in English
are grouped into eight categories

Parts of speech

Noun
- refers to a person, animal, place, thing, object, substance, state, event, feeling, or abstract idea
Pronoun
- takes the place of a noun or a noun phrase
Verb
- refers to an action (do, eat, talk) or a state (be, like, own)
Adverb
- modifies the meaning of other words including: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, phrases, sentences
Adjective
- modifies, or describes, a noun or a pronoun
Preposition
- connects a noun, pronoun, or phrase to other words in a sentence
Conjunction
- connects phrases, clauses, or other words
Interjection
- used mostly in speech to show emotion, gain attention, exclaim, protest, or command

Test

Review the parts of speech above. Decide which of the parts of speech each word in bold print in the test sentences represents.

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Fun Easy English Tests
Parts of speech

1. John ate lunch in the school cafeteria. 2. Jane shopped with her friends. 3. Your wallet is on the bed. 4. She likes to watch TV after work. 5. Hey, sit down and be quiet. 6. They spent all their vacation money. 7. They hiked quickly up the mountain. 8. She is a beautiful actress. 9. They ordered more food but then ate nothing. 10. The park looks beautiful this time of year.