Parts of Speech
A person, place, or thing
noun
"Run" is what part of speech?
verb
a verb
A word used to describe a noun:
an adjective
"classroom" is what part of speech?
noun
Is this sentence a complete sentence? Why or Why Not?
Went to the game.
No. It does not have a subject (noun).
Is this sentence a complete sentence?
Ran quickly to the bus.
No. There is no subject.
Is this sentence a complete sentence?
Jimmy Johns has the best sandwiches.
Yes.
Is this a complete sentence? Why or Why Not?
They lunch after science class.
NO, because there is no verb.
Golden coins.
What part of speech is "golden"?
adjective
Identify the noun in the following sentence:
She cannot play the flute.
flute
This part of speech that modifies or qualifies often ends in -ly
adverb
In the phrase: He drove quickly... Quickly is an example of ...
an adverb
Answers the question "how many?" or "what kind?" or "which one?"
adjectives
Identify the adjective in the sentence:
They live on a huge farm.
huge
Answers the questions how, when, where, or to what extent?
adverbs
In order for a sentence to be complete, it has to have these two parts of speech.
Noun (subject) and Verb