Identifying Parts of Speech
Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________
Instructions: Read each sentence carefully. Identify the part of speech for each underlined word. Write N (noun), V (verb), ADJ (adjective), ADV (adverb), or PRO (pronoun) in the space provided.
1.
The brave firefighter rescued the cat from the tall tree.
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2.
She completed her homework before dinner last night.
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3.
The students listened carefully to the teacher's instructions.
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4.
The athletes ran quickly around the track during practice.
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5.
My younger brother loves playing with his new bicycle.
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6.
The delicious cake was decorated with colourful icing.
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7.
They visited the museum during the school holidays.
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8.
The wind blew gently through the autumn leaves.
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9.
Sarah wrote a creative story about a magical forest.
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10.
The ancient castle stood proudly on top of the hill.
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Part B: Label all the parts of speech
Write the correct abbreviation above each word: N (noun), V (verb), ADJ (adjective), ADV (adverb), PRO (pronoun)
11.
The happy children played enthusiastically in the park.
12.
He carefully examined the old photograph.