Parts of Speech Working alone or with a partner, match up the parts of speech with the examples provided.

Nouns are names of persons, places, or things. Examples Definition Nouns are names of persons, places, or things. Common Nouns school woman car boy Proper Nouns Harford Community College Maureen Toyota Brad Pre-GED R/W LP1

Pronouns Examples Definition Pronouns are words that take the place of a noun Sally went to the store. She went to the store. Pre-GED R/W LP1

Verbs are words that show action or being. Examples Definition Verbs are words that show action or being. Action run, go, ride, love, dance, keep, find, pay, drive, drink, laugh Linking am is are were Pre-GED R/W LP1

Adjectives Examples Definition Adjectives describe nouns. They tell which one, what kind, or how many. What Kind big, little, young, old, neat, sloppy, happy, sad, nice, kind, red, blue, white Which One this, that, these, those How Many many, few, one,two, several, some Pre-GED R/W LP1

Adverbs Examples Definition Adverbs describe verbs. Adverbs can tell how, when, or where. How dangerously When constantly Where outdoors Pre-GED R/W LP1

Conjunctions are words that combine two related sentences. Examples Definition Conjunctions are words that combine two related sentences. Rosa lost her sewing job. She has no other skills. Rosa lost her sewing job and she has no other skills. and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so Pre-GED R/W LP1

Prepositions Examples Definition Prepositions are words that connect a noun with another part of a sentence. The coat in the back of the closet is mine. I went along with my friend Tony to the concert. The house down the street caught on fire. Pre-GED R/W LP1

Interjections Examples Definition Interjections are words used to express an emotion or sentiment on the part of the speaker. Wow! That was fun! Oh, no! I lost my phone! Pre-GED R/W LP1