Parts of Speech

Exercises

Explanation

1. Nouns

Nouns are people, places, things, or ideas.

Examples:

• Maria is my friend.

• This is my dog.

• We live in a big city.

2. Pronouns

Pronouns replace nouns so we don’t repeat words (it, he, she, they).

Examples:

• This is my brother. He is 10.

• I like this dress. It is beautiful.

• They are my classmates.

3. Verbs

Verbs are action words or states (be, feel, like).

Examples:

• We run every morning.

• She is happy.

• I like pizza.

4. Adjectives

Adjectives describe nouns (they tell us what something is like).

Examples:

• It is a big house.

• She has brown hair.

• This cake is delicious.

5. Adverbs

Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Many end in -ly.

Examples:

• He runs quickly.

• This is very easy.

• She sings beautifully.

6. Prepositions

Prepositions show place, time, or relationship.

Examples:

• The cat is under the table.

• We meet at 7 o'clock.

• The book is on the desk.

7. Conjunctions

Conjunctions join words or ideas.

Examples:

• I like apples and oranges.

• Stay here, or come with us.

• She is sad because it’s raining.

8. Interjections

Interjections show feelings or reactions.

Examples:

• Wow! This is amazing!

• Oh no! I forgot my keys!

• Hey! Wait for me!

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