Parts of Speech
Actions; things you can do
What is a "verb?" Examples are, "run, jump, kick, swim, throw, eat, sleep, etc."
I am miles from the Earth. I have many craters. I orbit around the Earth
What is "the moon".
This is a direction that you can turn. It is also a word used when someone gets something correct.
What is "right?"
Find the "where" in this sentence.
In the afternoon, the cat slept quietly on the grass while enjoying the sunshine.
What is "on the grass?"
Describes a noun; can be a color or number
What is a "adjective?" Examples are, "blue, long, fast, big, five, smooth, etc."
I come in many colors and I am very flexible. I like to float around. You can see me at parties.
What is a "balloon"?
This is something you can put on toast. It is also something that happens in traffic or on the highway. I'm another word for stuck.
What is jam?
Find the "Who" in this sentence.
After a long day at the theme park riding all the rides, the family was finally ready to go home.
What is "the family?"
Person, Place or Thing
What is a "noun?" Examples are, "man, house, school, broom, fish, restaurant, etc."
I can be dangerous, I might blow my top. I am part of the earth. I can be found in places like Hawaii.
What is a volcano?
This is something you might smell in the garden. It is also something you use to bake a cake.
What is "flower/flour?"
Find the "what" in this sentence.
Although it was getting late, Tom and Nick wanted to keep working until they finished building their robot.
What is "building a robot?"
Words that describe a verb; end in ly often
What is an "adverb?" Examples are, "slowly, softly, very, always, carefully, etc."
They do not play _________ do they sleep.
What is the word "nor"?
I turn on and off. You can watch me or play games on me. Some people can stare at me for hours. You can use me to do homework or to learn.
What is a computer?
This word is the opposite of heavy. It is also something you turn on in the dark.
What is "light?"
Find the "when" in this sentence.
Sam was thrilled to hear that one of his favorite action movies was coming out next week at the new movie theater in town.
What is "next week?"
Words we use to connect other words and sentences together.
What is a "conjunction?" Examples are, "For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So."
I am something that both human and animals have. I am your body's hardest part. You get two sets of me. I'm a molar, incisor, or canine.
What is teeth?
This is a type of transportation, and also a way to teach your dog to behave or do tricks.
What is "train?"
Find the "why" in this sentence.
Jennifer feels nervous trying new foods when she goes out to eat, so she always gets a hamburger.
What is "Jennifer feels nervous trying new food?"