Parts of Speech

Identify the bolded word in this sentence: "I want to go on the trip, but I can't afford it."

Identify the part of speech of the following words: "for," "and," "nor," "but," "or," "yet," "so."

This part of speech connects words, phrases, clauses, and sentences.

This part of speech begins a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause.

"A," "an," and "the" are considered this part of speech.

This part of speech takes the place of a noun.

Common examples of this part of speech include "about," "in," "of," "over," "to," and "with."

Identify the bolded part of speech in this sentence: "I was very hungry."

Identify the bolded word in this sentence: "No! I had no idea."

This part of speech can be transitive or intransitive.

This part of speech shows emotion and is usually disconnected from a sentence.

This part of speech identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

This part of speech describes a noun or pronoun.

This part of speech modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb.

This part of speech can either show action or state of being.

Identify the bolded part of speech in this phrase: "a windy day"

Identify the part of speech of the bolded word in this sentence: "Can you carry this heavy bag for me?"

Identify the bolded word in this sentence: "My cousin bought me a birthday present."

Identify the part of speech of these words: "anything," "everybody," "many," "nothing," "some."

This part of speech often ends in "-ly."

This part of speech connects similar parts, such as two nouns, two verbs, or two independent clauses.

This part of speech can take the form of first person, second person, and third person.

Identify the bolded word in this sentence: "She quickly changed her answer before turning in her quiz."

This part of speech is part of a phrase that modifies another word in the sentence (often telling "where" or "when").

Common examples of this part of speech include "while," "although," and "unless."

Identify the bolded word in this sentence: "I walked to the store."

This part of speech can be either concrete or abstract.

Identify the part of speech of these words: "am," "is," "are," "was," "were," "be," "being," "been."

Identify the bolded word in this sentence: "Mr. Hill is my favorite teacher."

Identify the bolded word in this sentence: "She was very confused about the homework assignment."