Definitions
Identifying POS
Common vs. Proper
100
What is the definition of a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea
100
What part of speech is the word in parentheses? Kanye is (coming) to our house for dinner.
Verb
100
True or False: Common nouns are always capitalized.
False
200
What is the definition of an adjective?
A word that describes a noun
200
What part of speech is the word in parentheses? My sister wore a (gorgeous) dress on her wedding day.
Adjective
200
Which of these is a proper noun? A. restaurant B. McDonald's
B. McDonald's
300
What is the definition of a verb?
A verb is an action word
300
What part of speech is the word in parentheses? We were forced to talk (quietly) because our classmates were studying.
Adverb
300
Which of these is a common noun? A. horse B. classroom C. family D. all of the above E. none of the above
C. all of the above
400
What is the definition of an adverb?
A word that describes a verb or an adjective
400
What part of speech is the word in parentheses? Drake was (making) an art project about his mom.
Verb
400
Which of these is a proper noun? A. Ms. Caliendo B. Florida C. school D. All of the above E. A and B
E. A and B
500
What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
A common noun is non-specific and a proper noun is specific.
500
What part of speech is the word in parentheses? I like her because she dances (well).
Adverb
500
True or False: Names are always proper nouns.
True
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