Introduction
Welcome, Students to this Webquest: THE PARTS OF SPEECH IN GRAMMAR.
In this opportunity we are going to review wthat you know about " Parts of Speech".
Words are in everywhere. We use them every day and it is important that we know how to use them correctly. The part of speech are essential building blocks of the English Language. Each part has its own function and importance in the English Grammar.
Every sentence you write or speak in English includes words that fall into some of the nine parts of speech. These include nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, articles/determiners, and interjections. (Some sources include only eight parts of speech and leave interjections in their own category.)
Learning the names of the parts of speech probably won't make you witty, healthy, wealthy, or wise. In fact, learning just the names of the parts of speech won't even make you a better writer. However, you will gain a basic understanding of sentence structure and the English language by familiarizing yourself.
Task
What is a Part of Speech?
A part of speech is a term used in traditional grammar for one of the eight main categories into which words are classified according to their functions in sentences, such as nouns or verbs. Also known as word classes, these are the building blocks of grammar.
There are thousands of words but they don't all have the same job. For example:
some words express action
other words express things
other words join one word to another word
Parts of Speech can be divided into 8 parts of speech:
- nouns
- pronouns
- verbs
- adjectives
- adverbs
- prepositions
- conjunctions
- interjections
Some words can be considered more than one part of speech, depending on context and usage. Interjections can form complete sentences on their own.
Choose the best answer that corresponds to the italicized words. Encircle the correct letter.
1. I bought a beautiful dress at the mall.
A. preposition
B. adjective
C. noun
2. What did she ask you to do?
A. conjunction
B. preposition
C. pronoun
3. I left my shoes under the kitchen table.
A. adjective
B. preposition
C. pronoun
4. If we finish our work quickly we can go to the movies.
A. adverb
B. conjunction
C. verb
5. On Saturdays I work from nine to five.
A. verb
B. preposition
C. adverb
6. I want to go to a university in the United States.
A. adjective
B. preposition
C. noun
7. I'm sure I've met your girlfriend before.
A. verb
B. preposition
C. interjection
8. Well, I don't think I'll be home before 6.
A. interjection
B. preposition
C. pronoun
9. Andy knocked on the door but nobody answered.
A. adverb
B. adjective
C. conjunction
10. After lunch let's go out for a coffee.
A. pronoun
B. preposition
C. verb
Process
Step One: Watch these videos about the different parts of speech. Be sure to take notes! This will help you as you go about learning the different parts of speech.
https://youtu.be/chjmnCSPnbw?feature=shared
*After watching these videos, do your best to describe each part of speech using one sentence. What parts of speech do you struggle with understanding? Which ones seem pretty easy?
THE EIGHT PARTS OF SPEECH
There are eight parts of speech in the English language: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. The part of speech indicates how the word functions in meaning as well as grammatically within the sentence. An individual word can function as more than one part of speech when used in different circumstances. Understanding parts of speech is essential for determining the correct definition of a word when using the dictionary.
1. NOUN
A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.
Example: man... Butte College... house... happiness
A noun is a word for a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns are often used with an article (the, a, an), but not always. Proper nouns always start with a capital letter; common nouns do not. Nouns can be singular or plural, concrete or abstract. Nouns show possession by adding 's. Nouns can function in different roles within a sentence; for example, a noun can be a subject, direct object, indirect object, subject complement, or object of a preposition.
2. PRONOUN
A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun.
Example: She... we... they... it
A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun. A pronoun is usually substituted for a specific noun, which is called its antecedent. In the sentence above, the antecedent for the pronoun she is the girl. Pronouns are further defined by type: personal pronouns refer to specific persons or things; possessive pronouns indicate ownership; reflexive pronouns are used to emphasize another noun or pronoun; relative pronouns introduce a subordinate clause; and demonstrative pronouns identify, point to, or refer to nouns.
3. VERB
A verb expresses action or being.
Example: jump... is... write... become
The verb in a sentence expresses action or being. There is a main verb and sometimes one or more helping verbs. ("She can sing." Sing is the main verb; can is the helping verb.) A verb must agree with its subject in number (both are singular or both are plural). Verbs also take different forms to express tense.
4. ADJECTIVE
An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.
Example: pretty... old... blue... smart
An adjective is a word used to modify or describe a noun or a pronoun. It usually answers the question of which one, what kind, or how many. (Articles [a, an, the] are usually classified as adjectives.)
5. ADVERB
An adverb modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Example: gently... extremely... carefully... well
An adverb describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, but never a noun. It usually answers the questions of when, where, how, why, under what conditions, or to what degree. Adverbs often end in -ly.
6. PREPOSITION
A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase modifying another word in the sentence.
Example: by... with.... about... until
(by the tree, with our friends, about the book, until tomorrow)
A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase modifying another word in the sentence. Therefore a preposition is always part of a prepositional phrase. The prepositional phrase almost always functions as an adjective or as an adverb. The following list includes the most common prepositions:
7. CONJUNCTION
A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses.
Example: and... but... or... while... because
A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses, and indicates the relationship between the elements joined. Coordinating conjunctions connect grammatically equal elements: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet. Subordinating conjunctions connect clauses that are not equal: because, although, while, since, etc. There are other types of conjunctions as well.
8. INTERJECTION
An interjection is a word used to express emotion.
Example: Oh!... Wow!... Oops!
An interjection is a word used to express emotion. It is often followed by an exclamation point.
Evaluation
Directions: On the line to the left, write the part of speech of the italicized word. To the right, substitute a different word for the italicized word.
noun adverb conjunction pronoun
preposition interjection verb adjective
1. _______________They attended the concert last weekend.____________________
2. _______________Several cats ran into Rob’s garage.________________________
3. _______________The truck driver delivered the package quickly._____________
4. _______________ Fast runners won all the awards at the track meet.___________
5. _______________My friend and I walked home after school.__________________
6. _______________I wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.________
7. _______________ She was counting the ballots during civics class._____________
8. _______________ Hey! That was my seat.__________________________________
9. _______________Will they finish the test on time?__________________________
10. _______________The diagram was fairly complicated.______________________
11. _______________ He will practice his musical piece soon.____________________
12. _______________Ronnie saw the awesome sight from the air.________________
13. _______________Her sister is the oldest member of the group._______________
14. _______________ Check the score, Tom.__________________________________
15. _______________Will the students find the answers themselves?_____________
16. _______________The child asked for the bike and the scooter._______________
17. _______________They slowly carried the couch down the stairs._____________
18. _______________Sherry talked on the phone until midnight.________________
19. _______________ Hurray! Our team has finally scored a goal._______________
20. _______________The troops scattered throughout the woods.________________
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing your journey through the parts of speech! By mastering the eight fundamental categories nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections you have gained essential tools for effective communication
The part of speech indicates how the word functions in meaning as well as grammatically within the sentence.
1. NOUN- A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.
2. PRONOUN- A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun.
3. VERB- A verb expresses action or being.
4. ADJECTIVE- An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.
5. ADVERB- An adverb modifies or describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
6. PREPOSITION- A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase modifying another word in the sentence.
7. CONJUNCTION- A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses.
8. INTERJECTION- An interjection is a word used to express emotion.
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https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/parts-of-speech-quiz.htm