Author: Drama Queen

English 9
Parts of Speech
Name ______________________________________
Period _________
Score _________
Here are the eight parts of speech.
nouns verbs adverbs conjunctions
pronouns adjectives prepositions interjections
A word fits into one of these groups because of the way it is used in a sentence.
Identify the parts of speech. In the blank after each sentence, write the part of speech of the boldfaced word.

1. No! Don’t touch the wine.	________________________
2. Matt peeled a tangerine.	________________________
3. The twins often have the same nightmares.	________________________
4. Ms. Tiggs always buys fresh vegetables.	________________________
5. Satchel Paige was an incredible player.	________________________
6. Noise is a kind of pollution.	________________________
7. American appliances are well made.	________________________
8. Angie planned her speech carefully.	________________________
9. Mike slammed the hood down angrily.	________________________
10. Violets and buttercups grow wild.	________________________
11. Earthworms come out after the rain.	________________________
12. He has lost ten pounds.	________________________
13. Nobody noticed the sign.	________________________
14. He still waves at trains.	________________________
15. Is hail ice?	________________________
16. How many musicians are in that rock group?	________________________
17. Aha! I thought I’d find you here!	________________________
18. Autumn weather can change very suddenly.	________________________
19. The line at the box office seems even longer now.	________________________
20. During intermission we bought popcorn and ice cream.	________________________

English 9
Parts of Speech
Words Used as Different Parts of Speech
Name ______________________________________
Period _________
Score _________
You cannot tell which part of speech a word is until you see it used in a sentence. A single word may be used in different ways, acting as several different parts of speech. Look at these examples:
A parade marked the beginning of the festival. (noun)
Do you know the parade route? (adjective)
The Olympic winners parade around the stadium. (verb)
Jerry and Phil built a warm fire after they had set up their tent. (noun)
They fire employees often at that company. (verb)
The fire department arrived soon after I called them. (adjective)
Identify the parts of speech. In the blank after the sentence, write the part of speech of the boldfaced word.

1. The Smiths hose their car down weekly.	________________________
2. The hose is on a hook by the faucet.	________________________
3. That is a fielder’s mitt.	________________________
4. That exit is closed.	________________________
5. Nerve gas is outlawed.	________________________
6. The dentist hit a nerve and apologized.	________________________
7. Water ruins velvet.	________________________
8. Looters searched the ruins of the store.	________________________
9. Nick fell behind on the hike.	________________________
10. The spy was captured behind enemy lines.	________________________
11. Tanya can sing the high notes as well as the low notes.	________________________
12. Anna wore the floppy hat low over her eyes.	________________________
13. That is my coat.	________________________
14. We should walk toward that tower.	________________________
15. Do you know the speed limit on the expressway?	________________________
16. The speed of light is 186,282 miles per second.	________________________
17. Which TV stations caption programs for the deaf?	________________________
18. Which of these activities do you enjoy most?	________________________
19. We took our car to the service station for an oil change.	________________________
20. Tips are rewards for good service.	________________________

English 9
You Do Parts of Speech Right!
Name ______________________________________
Period _________
Score _________
Below are 15 advertisements. Some are pretty clever. Now you can be clever by correctly identifying each word’s part of speech. Place the correct abbreviation under each word in the advertisement. Use the following code: noun (N); pronoun (Pro); verb (V); adjective (Adj); adverb (Adv); preposition (Prep); conjunction (C); interjection (I); and article (Art).
We do driving right! _____________________________________________________________________________________
Our tires tread on! _____________________________________________________________________________________
The best breakfast in town! _____________________________________________________________________________________
Milk — the muscle builder! _____________________________________________________________________________________
The news that’s fit to print! _____________________________________________________________________________________
We do it with you in mind! _____________________________________________________________________________________
Built to last forever! _____________________________________________________________________________________
We are a leg up on our competition! _____________________________________________________________________________________
Fishing for fun! _____________________________________________________________________________________
Better driving through us! _____________________________________________________________________________________
Quality craftsmanship! _____________________________________________________________________________________
Shoes for those on the go! _____________________________________________________________________________________
The city that never sleeps! _____________________________________________________________________________________
Growing along with your family! _____________________________________________________________________________________
We will surround you in a sea of comfort! _____________________________________________________________________________________

English 9
Review: Using the Parts of Speech
Name ______________________________________
Period _________
Score _________
Identify the parts of speech. Write the part of speech of each boldfaced word.

1. Nobody but Nicole can tune that television.	_______________________
2. The snail was ugly but harmless.	_______________________
3. Plants give more oxygen than they take.	_______________________
4. He plants a garden in the courtyard yearly.	_______________________
5. Joan is usually here.	_______________________
6. Helen is a fast talker.	_______________________
7. Danny turned the knob too fast.	_______________________
8. The prisoner ate no food during his fast.	_______________________
9. The team went to Mexico in the winter.	_______________________
10. Terrific! We’ll have a live band.	_______________________
11. Neither of them knew their schedule.	_______________________
12. Curt straightened his straw hat.	_______________________
13. Jan or Kate will change the ribbon.	_______________________
14. Who has a brown belt in karate?	_______________________
15. Kent is cheerful today.	_______________________
16. Those are termites.	_______________________
17. This key might work.	_______________________
18. The brothers never hit each other.	_______________________
19. The song was an instant hit.	_______________________
20. Many Cuban refugees live in Miami.	_______________________
21. What makes you angry?	_______________________
22. Does Billy Joel have a fan club?	_______________________
23. I spent too much time on that project.	_______________________
24. Ask Kristin about her hobby.	_______________________
25. Wow! This pie is delicious!	_______________________