Grammar Time-Parts of Speech
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Period:____
ARTICLES & NOUNS
NOUNS: NOTES
Directions: Follow along with the class presentation to complete this section.
*Definition: A noun is a word that identifies a __________________, a _______________, a
____________________or ________________________ ______________.
What are some examples of a “person”?
What are some examples of a “place”?
What are some examples of a “thing/object”?
What are some examples of an “abstract idea”?
NOUNS: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Directions: Read the following sentences. Find all of the nouns in the sentence. Then, highlight every noun using the
key that follows to label whether the noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.
Example: The little girl saved her baby brother from falling off of the swing at the park.
1. Melissa’s younger sister was extremely excited to meet the princesses at Disney World.
2. On the first day of school, the eager students came to class prepared and ready to learn.
3. Students in Ms. Rubio’s classes are required to sit up during class, take notes, and participate during discussions.
ARTICLES: NOTES
Directions: Follow along with the class presentation to complete this section.
*Definition: An article is a __________________ that a _______________ is going to_______________.
The three articles are ______________, _______________, and _______________.
ARTICLES: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Directions: Read the following sentences. Find and highlight all of the articles in the sentence.
1. The teacher was debating on whether to take our class to see a play or visit an amusement park.
2. The cheerleader yelled out a loud chant and the crowd followed along.
3. My son wants an iPhone X or a PS5 for his birthday celebration.
MIXED REVIEW
Directions: Find all of the nouns in the sentence and highlight them in blue. Find all of the articles in the sentence and
highlight them in yellow.
1. The sweet girl wanted to give her teacher an apple.
2. Bobby wanted to go on an adventure to visit the president in Washington D.C.
3. Christina and her friends went to see a new movie at the theater.
4. Living in Chicago is very depressing during the winter because of the extreme cold and strong winds.
5. Jonas, a twelve-year-old boy from the novel The Giver, was selected to become the new Receiver of Memory.
Grammar Time-Parts of Speech
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Period:____
PRONOUNS & ADJECTIVES
PRONOUNS: NOTES
Directions: Follow along with the class presentation to complete this section.
*Definition: A pronoun is a word used to __________________ a _______________
Singular Pronouns
Plural Pronouns
PRONOUNS: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Directions: Read the following sentences. Highlight all of the pronouns. Then, write the noun that the pronoun is
replacing in parenthesis next to it.
Example: Jade walks her dog when it starts to bark.
Answer: Jade walks her (Jade) dog when it (dog) starts to bark.
1. The jaguar struck the rock and injured its front paw.
2. Anthony followed the directions given to him.
3. The football field is so long that running across it takes several minutes.
4. Babies are adorable because their hands and feet are so tiny!
ADJECTIVES: NOTES
Directions: Follow along with the class presentation to complete this section.
*Definition: An adjective is a word that __________________ a _______________ or _______________.
Sentence that uses an adjective
to describe a noun
Sentence that uses an adjective
to describe a pronoun
ADJECTIVES: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Directions: Read the following sentences. Highlight all of the adjectives. Then, write the noun or pronoun that the
adjective is describing in parenthesis next to it. See Example in the Pronouns Independent Practice Section
1. Jacob is such a handsome boy.
2. There are no excuses for not completing your homework.
3. The student sitting in the first row is extremely smart.
4. The judges considered the contestant beautiful.
MIXED REVIEW
Directions: Find the following parts of speech in the sentences below. Then highlight them using the key that follows.
Nouns=Blue
Articles=yellow
Pronouns=Pink
Adjectives=Green
1. The obedient poodle waited by the door.
2. Its fur is scratchy, so Ruby does not like to pet the dog.
3. Most of the workers are wearing their hard hats.
4. Youth Co-Op’s mascot is a tiger, one of the most ferocious animals on the planet with its sharp teeth.
5. Kitty loves to nap on warm appliances; when it sleeps, its tail swipes the TV screen like a windshield wiper.
Grammar Time-Parts of Speech
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Period:____
VERBS & ADVERBS
VERB: NOTES
Directions: Follow along with the class presentation to complete this section.
*Definition: A verb is an __________________ or _______________ ______ ______________________.
Action verbs tell you what someone or something is doing, did, or will do. Linking verbs are used for
description.
Action Verb
Examples
Linking Verb
Examples
VERBS: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Directions: Highlight the verbs in the following sentences. Write an “A” next to the verb if it is an action verb, and write
an “L” above the verb if it is a linking verb.
Example: Captain Cook is (L) a nice man and always greets (A) me in the morning.
1. The hungry man screamed for shrimp.
2. Maria dances so well that people sometimes cry.
3. Success is the product of hard work.
4. Joshua was bored, so he ran to the supermarket.
5. Amanda identifies verbs during class.
ADVERB: NOTES
Directions: Follow along with the class presentation to complete this section.
*Definition: An adverb is a word that __________________ a _______________ . They typically express
_________, ___________, __________, __________ __________, and with what ___________________.
Adverb Examples
ADVERBS: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Directions: Highlight the adverbs and underline the verb the adverb describes.
HOW did the verb happen?
Example: I watched closely.
WHEN did the verb happen?
Example: I wrote this earlier.
WHERE did the verb happen?
Example: I ran there.
1. I played well.
5. I arrived simultaneously.
9. I work nearby.
2. I walk carefully.
6. I’ll answer soon.
10. Follow me outside.
3. She sang the song poorly.
7. He rarely runs.
11. She took me there.
4. Reluctantly, he raised his hand.
8. She constantly bathes.
12. Go inside and clean your room.
Grammar Time-Parts of Speech
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Period:____
CONJUNCTIONS
CONJUNCTIONS: NOTES I
Directions: Follow along with the class presentation to complete this section.
*Definition: A conjunction is a part of speech used to connect, ______________, _____________ or
__________.They are known as FANBOYS and are specifically these words: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
CONJUNCTIONS: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Directions: Directions: For each of the following sentences, highlight the conjunction and write whether it connects
words, phrases, or clauses.
Example: ___Clauses__My girlfriend wants to go out tonight, but I am broke.
___________________1. Junior wanted to make a new friend at Rearden, so he decided to talk to Gordy.
___________________2. My favorite subjects are English and Creative Writing.
___________________3. Do you prefer to go to school or work from home?
___________________4. Junior felt that he didn’t belong on the reservation or at Rearden High School.
___________________5. Bobby spent the last three days studying hard for his test, yet he failed.
CONJUNCTIONS: NOTES II
Directions: Follow along with the class presentation to complete this section.
*When using conjunctions, you cannot just use any conjunction. Each conjunction has its own __________/
__________________________. It’s important to choose the conjunction that best supports the
________________________________ between the words, phrases, or clauses that are being joined.
Conjunction
Use/Meaning
Conjunction
For
And
Nor
But
Use/Meaning
Or
Yet
So
Directions: Read the following sentences carefully. Then, choose the BEST conjunction for the intended relationship
between the joined words, phrases, or clauses.
1. I'm going to go shopping on Sunday _____________ buy some new clothes.
2. Ms. Rubio has been on a diet for months, __________________ she keeps gaining weight.
3. I've just eaten dinner, ________________ I'm not hungry.
4. The student was late to class, _________________ his alarm did not wake him up on time.
5. Why don't you call Sue _______________ find out what time she's coming over tonight?
6. Don't tell John about his birthday party ______________ you’ll spoil the surprise!
7.
I just received a big pay raise at work _________________ I’m very happy!
8. I started my homework early last night _________________ I still didn’t finish it until midnight!
9.
Can you stop at the shop ____________________ get some milk on your way home from work?
10. They seem to be close friends _________________ they are constantly fighting and arguing with each other.
Grammar Time-Parts of Speech
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Period:____
PREPOSITIONS & INTERJECTIONS
PREPOSITIONS: NOTES
Directions: Follow along with the class presentation to complete this section.
*Definition: A preposition is used to show the ________________ of a noun or pronoun to another word
(_________________, _____________, _________________.
Common
Prepositions
PREPOSITIONS: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Directions: Each of the sentences below has one or more prepositions. Highlight the preposition(s).
Example: The player stood behind the coach.
1. Does basketball season usually come before football season?
2. The basket hangs over the court.
3. Her free-throw shot hit the backboard above the basket and missed the game winning point.
4. A player can only advance the ball with dribbling or with passing.
5. I think the center is considered the most important player on the team.
6. The ball bounced slowly underneath the grasp of his hands.
7. An official may stand next to the sidelines during the game.
8. The player from the other team made a foul, but the referee didn’t say anything!
INTERJECTIONS: NOTES
Directions: Follow along with the class presentation to complete this section.
*Definition: An interjection is a word or phrase used to express strong ________________ and is usually
followed by an _________________ _________________.
Common
Interjections
INTERJECTIONS: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Directions: Highlight the interjections in each sentence below.
1. Hooray! We won the championship game!
2. Geez! You are very smart!
3. She ate the food and said “Yum! The meal was delicious”.
4. Aha! Ana yelled as she found the little girl in her hiding spot.
5. Ahem! You need to keep the noise level down during nap time.
6. Wow! Samantha could not believe she just finished winning the lottery.
7. Ouch! You poked me with your pencil.
8. Whee! Racing with shopping carts at the supermarket is exhilarating!
Grammar Time-Parts of Speech
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Period:____
PARTS OF SPEECH FINAL REVIEW
Directions: Complete the following chart to show your understanding of the parts of speech.
Part of Speech
Article
Definition
Example
Noun
Pronoun
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Conjunction
Preposition
Interjection
Directions: Look at the underlined word and determine which part of speech it is. Then, explain why in detail using
specific information from definition AND sentence.
Example: I absolutely love my new English teacher.
This word is an Adjective because the adjective English described the noun teacher.
1) He always raises his hand with clever answers and comments during class.
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This word is a (noun / verb / adjective / adverb / conjunction / pronoun). (highlight one)
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How do you know? ___________________________________________________________________________
2) It is so annoying to receive papers with jagged edges from our students.
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This word is a (noun / verb / adjective / adverb / conjunction / pronoun). (highlight one)
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How do you know? ___________________________________________________________________________
3) She is unsure if she will have the strength to do all the push-ups required to pass P.E.
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This word is a (noun / verb / adjective / adverb / conjunction / pronoun). (highlight one)
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How do you know? ___________________________________________________________________________
4) He slowly typed his response on the computer before sending it in.
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This word is a (noun / verb / adjective / adverb / conjunction / pronoun). (highlight one)
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How do you know? ___________________________________________________________________________
5) Adam took a big, juicy bite from the apple and then set it down on the table.
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This word is a (noun / verb / adjective / adverb / conjunction / pronoun). (highlight one)
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How do you know? ___________________________________________________________________________
6) The Bulls played an exciting game against the Miami Heat, but they ultimately lost.
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This word is a (noun / verb / adjective / adverb / conjunction / pronoun). (highlight one)
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How do you know? ___________________________________________________________________________