word classes Flashcards
What are the main word classes in English?
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
True or False: Adjectives describe nouns.
True.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that expresses an action or state of being.
verb
Which word class does the word ‘quickly’ belong to?
adverb
What is the function of a conjunction?
To connect words, phrases, or clauses.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a pronoun? A) Cat B) She C) Beautiful
B) She
What do we call a word that replaces a noun?
Pronoun.
True or False: Prepositions show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.
True.
Fill in the blank: The word ‘and’ is an example of a __________.
conjunction
Which word class includes words like ‘happy’, ‘blue’, and ‘large’?
Adjectives.
What is the main function of nouns?
To name people, places, things, or ideas.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is an interjection? A) Wow B) Quickly C) Under
A) Wow
True or False: Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
True.
What is an example of a compound noun?
Toothbrush.
Fill in the blank: The word ‘in’ is a __________.
preposition
Which word class typically answers the questions ‘who?’ or ‘what?’
Nouns.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a verb? A) Run B) Beautiful C) Under
A) Run
What is the role of adverbs in a sentence?
To modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
True or False: All adjectives have comparative and superlative forms.
False.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that expresses strong emotion.
interjection
What do we call a word that connects clauses or sentences?
Conjunction.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is not a word class? A) Adjective B) Verb C) Article
C) Article
What type of word class is ‘they’?
Pronoun.
True or False: The word ‘beautifully’ is an example of an adjective.
False.
