Parts of Speech
This part of speech can play several roles in a sentence, including direct object, object of a preposition, and subject.
What is a noun?
The train tracks ran along the banks of the river.
What is a prepositional phrase?
There are two types of this part of speech and a third to offer aid.
What is a verb?
The crazy old lady feeds the pigeons every day.
What is a noun phrase?
This part of speech can modify itself.
What is an adverb?
Tomorrow will mark my fifth year as president of the local Kiwanis club.
What is a verb phrase?
Use this part of speech when you want to know how many people were at the party.
What is an adjective?
Juggling knives is not recommended as a relaxation technique.
What is a gerund phrase?
Wow! This part of speech has virtually only one place in a sentence.
What is an interjection?
He planned to see the movie on opening night.
What is an infinitive phrase?