Parts of speech

Question 1

What is a noun?

Answer 1

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Question 2

True or False: A common noun names a specific person, place, or thing.

Answer 2

False. A common noun names a general item, not a specific one.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A _____ noun is a name given to a specific person, place, or thing.

Answer 3

proper

Question 4

What type of word describes an action?

Answer 4

A verb describes an action.

Question 5

Which of the following is a verb: run, blue, happiness?

Answer 5

run

Question 6

What do adjectives do?

Answer 6

Adjectives describe or modify nouns.

Question 7

True or False: Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: A _____ is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

Answer 8

conjunction

Question 9

What is the purpose of a preposition?

Answer 9

A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

Question 10

Give an example of an interjection.

Answer 10

Examples of interjections include ‘wow!’, ‘ouch!’, and ‘hey!’.