Parts of speech
What are parts of speech?
A “part of speech” is a category that classifies words based on their grammatical function and meaning within a sentence. The same word can act as different parts of speech depending on how it is used.
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Noun
Pronoun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Preposition
Interjection
Conjunction
What is a verb tense?
A verb tense shows when an action happens. It tells if an event is in the past, the present, or the future. It can also show if an action is finished or still going on.
What is a noun?
Nouns are people, places, things or ideas.
What is a verb?
An action
Present, past and future
Name at least 5 pronouns.
I, she, he, it, we, they, him, her, etc.
What are the four aspect in each time tense?
Simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous
Use a noun in a sentence.
Give 3 examples.
We went to the beach.
They are watching TV.
The students are doing their homework.
What are the main prepositions of time?
At, on, in
What is present simple and how is it formed?
You use the present simple for habits, facts, and routines.
subject + base verb
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a describing word. It tells you more about a noun. They usually appear before the noun it describes but they can also appear late in the sentence.
What is past simple and how is it formed?
You use past simple for finished actions in the past, in other words, events that already happened.
subject + past verb form
What is the acronym used to remember conjunctions?
FANBOYS
What is an interjection? Name 3 examples.
An interjection is a word that expresses a sudden, strong feeling such as a surprise, pain or pleasure. An exclamation point is often used after interjections.
Ex. Wow! Oh! Good! Ouch!
What is present continuous and how is it formed?
You use this for actions happening right now, at this very moment.
subject + am/is/are + verb -ing
What is an adverb?
An adverb is a word that describes a verb. It tells you about an action, or the way something is done. Most adverbs end in -ly.
What is future continuous and how is it formed?
You use this for actions that will be ongoing at a specific time in the future.
subject + will be + verb-ing
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What do you add to a comparative adjective and what do you add to a superlative adjective?
-er and -est
Complete the sentence:
My sister usually _____ (study) in the afternoon.
studies
Make up a sentence using a noun, a verb, a pronoun, a adjective and a conjuntion.
Ex. The small dog runs in the park and the little boy plays in the grass.
Identify the tense in the following sentences:
1. I am studying for my exam.
2. She visited Paris last summer.
3. I will call you later.
1. Present continuous
2. Past simple
3. Future simple
What is the sequence for adjective? Name at least 5.
Opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose