Part of Speech Packet 8" Grade Mrs. Richards yer PREPOSITION Noun JECTIVE Advery AD. Interjection CONJUNCTION pron?VERBS What do you already know about verbs? Circle the action verbs. Put a star next to the irregular verbs. Place an X next to the helping verbs. Am swam Walked Were Edited FellName: Date: Action Verbs Worksheet (Circling Part 1) An action verb is a word that names an action. It ‘may contain a helping verb. contain more than one word. It Directions: Circle the action verb or verbs in each sentence given below. Example: We performed well at the concert. Answer: performed 1. My sister turned in her homework late 2. had to fx my bike before | rode it 3. held my mother’s hand when I walked into the amusement park. 4. My younger brother slept early the night before his test. 5. The teacher guild us through the remaining problems 6. My friend i always the fist to reply to my Invitation request. 7. My dad had to return the movie he rented for us 8, Make sure to return your roller skates before you go home. 9. | made sure to arrive on time to my fist practice. 410, My dad built me a go-cart for my birthday, 11.1 didn’t want to break any bones if fell off my skateboard 412. The health teacher monitored us as we ran. 413, My friend wanted to trade his baseball card for mine. 114, My teacher had to order new headphones for the className: Date: Action Verbs Worksheet (Circling Part 2) ‘An action verb is a word that names an action. It may contain more than one word. It may contain a helping verb. rections: Circle the action verb or verbs in each sentence given below. Example: The man confronted me about the issue. Answer: confronted 4. The students displayed their work in the auettorium 2.liscovered the cure to the disease 3. The teacher edited her student's work 4, The park was established a decade ago. 5. The autor estimated Ue future wats 6.My friend entertained his guests 7. exchanged numbers with my new fiend 8. The postman delivered the mail. 9. Many people enlisted inthe army 10. The workers constructed a new house. 14, My mom contacted my school about my whereabouts 12, The leader devised a plan 13. The doctor examined my foot. 14, The man conducted the orchestra,Date: Irregular Verbs Worksheet (Circling Part 1) An irregular verb does not follow the pattern of regular verbs in terms of adding an —ed for the past and past participle. Directions: Read each sentence below. Circle which irregular verb best completes each sentence. Example A- | (think / thought) we will win the game. Answer: think 1. | will (tell / told) you about my life. 2. We (think / thought) it would be a good idea to go camping. 3. (tear / tore) my knee ligaments playing basketball. 4, We (swim / swam) very late at night. 5. The baseball player (steal / stole) third base. 6. We (ride / rode) the bus to school. 7. He (saw /see) how much we enjoyed the show, 8. | (sit / sat) in my seat for the game. 9.1 (sleep / slept) all night. 10. | (ride / rode) the horse around the stable.Name: Date: Irregular Verbs Worksheet (Writing Part 1) An irregular verb does not follow the pattern of regular verbs in terms of adding an —ed for the past and past participle. Directions: Write the past and past participle tense of each irregular verb listed below. The first and last ones have been done for you. Present Past Past Participle 1. become became become . catch . fall aR wWN feel 5. find 6. know 7. say 8. tear 9. write 10. swim swam swumName: Date: Helping Verbs Worksheet (Circling Part 1) Helping verbs help 2 main verb to name an action or make a statement. There are 23 verbs that can be used as helping verbs in the English language. Directions: Read each sentence and choose the correct helping verb. Example A: | (am /’s) starting to improve my behavior in school. Answer: am 2.1 / arm) running in the woods. 2. We (is/are) jumping on the trampoline. 3. He (was /is) finishing his homework right now, 4, My parents (was / were) traveling in Europe last year. 5. Have you (be / been) talking with your friends lately? 6. Can you (been / be) moving inthe right direction? 7.1 (can / shall) tll you that you will get into trouble. 8. He (have / has) run in the marathon before. 9. We (do / will ) win the game if we try very hard. 10, We (am / are) driving to the movie theatre tonight. 11.1 (am / are) jogging around the track. 12, Cherry (does / do) speak with a stranger. 413, We (had / have) saved a lot of money for a vacation this summer 14. (will / would) tell him today the secret. 15. We (will / would) throw the football, but its too cold outside.Name: Date: : Helping Verbs Worksheet (Circling and Writing Part 1) Helping verbs help a main verb to name an action or make a statement. There are 23 verbs that can be used as helping verbs in the English language. Directions: Read each sentence and choose the correct helping verb. Example A: | (am /1s) running for mayor of the city. Answer: am 1.1 (is / am) jumping higher than you. 2. We (is / are) circling the stadium parking lot 3. He (was / Is) drawing on the chalk board, 4, My parents (was / were) traveling around the world last year. 5. Have vou (be / been) talking to your parents lately? 6. Can you (been / be) working harder? Directions: Write a sentence with each helping verb listed below. Circle the verb phrase. Example A: am. Jam, 8. should 9. are- 10. was- 11. were:NOUNS Anoun is a word that names a or ete tee te tier eee ete ter terete eer eectereeresetes Identify 2 common nouns and 2 proper nouns. Mary - common or proper Car— common or proper Store — common or proper Lake George - common or proper TEESE OE EEE SEES E EOE OHHH EE IO IO IO OE 1 Singular or Plural? myth people garage things men somethingName: Date: ‘Nouns Worksheet (Circling Part 3) ‘Anoun sa word that names a person, place, thing or idea. Directions: Circle the noun or nouns in each sentence given below. Example A- We rented a cabin to stay the night. Answer- we, cabin, night 41. My alarm went off loudly inthe morning 2. love the month of April because the flowers bloom. 3. My body ached after played three hours of basketball, 4, We saw a deer run across the road! 5. The forest had many beautiful trees and animals 6. We saluted the flag every morning in class. 7. My parents went to vacation on an island 8, Next month will be my birthday. 9. Lopened my mall when | got home from school 410, The package at the door was heavy. 411. My friends and | went swimming inthe stream. 12. We bought a turkey for Thanksgiving. 13. The earth has always been roundName: Date: Nouns Worksheet (Circling Part 2) ‘Anoun is a word that names a person, place, thing or idea. Directions: Circle the noun or nouns in each sentence given below. Example A- We rented a cabin to stay the night. Answer- we, cabin, night 4. Hooked throughout my room for my baseball 2. took @ nature walkin the woods. 3. [took drink of water from the fountain, 4.1 read the poem to my friend 5, We lost all electricity at night. 6. The class went on the field trip. 7. The council notified the public ofthe car show. 8.1 paid my bills on time. 9. Everybody in the audience stood to applause 410, My mom spoke about having a good diet. 11. We ate bread at dinner. 12.1 pleked a rose for my mother. 13.1 had to sell my video game.Adjectives/Adverbs Adjectives describe a or , Adverbs describe a or - Word bank for above fill-in statements. Noun Adjective Adverb Pronoun Verb Circle the adjective: 1. It was a cold day. 2. My son, Gavin, is helpful. Circle the adverb: 1. The tall player quickly jumped for the ball. 2. The boy walked dangerously close to the road.Name: Date: Cireling Adjectives Worksheet (Part 1) An adjective is a word that descr a nOUn oF pronoun. Directions: Circle each adjective or adjectives inthe sentences given below. Draw a line under the noun it describes, Example A: The test was challenging Answer: The test was] challenging 1. The food tasted bitter. 2. Twas ashamed that I didn’t pass the difficult test. 3. The story was brief 4, felt comfortable in my new home. 5. The man was very creepy and scary on Halloween. 6. My dad was courageous when he picked up the skunk, 7. My friend is anxious for his birthday. 8. Itwas a breezy day. 9.1 am eager to start my test. 10, My brother was excited for his basketball game. 11. Lleamed a lot about the blue ocean, 12, That tree is now green because I watered it daily. 13, My son is helpful 14. There are five players on the court. Cetng Adjectives WorksheetName: Date: Circling Adjectives Worksheet (Part 2) “An adjective is a word that deseribes a noun or pronoun, Directions: Cirele each adjective or adjectives in the sentences given below. Draw a line under the noun it describes. Example A: The test was challengin Answer: The test was] challenging 1. That was a hilarious play 2. My mentor was very encouraging. 3. We read an odd story in class 4. The goal posts look uneven, 5. The water tasted very salty, 6. It was a breezy day. 7. We experienced a terrible earthquake last month, 8. We visited the ancient ruins, 9.1 felt uptight before my big test. 10, He was smiling all the way to the bank. 11. Thnd a sore calf after basketball practice. 12, My eyes were very watery. 13, Late a juicy red apple. 14, The cloudy day was a bit depressing, Copyright wwanglichlinecamName: Date: ‘Adverbs Worksheet (Circling Part 1) ‘An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs fall into three categories; When, Where, and How. Directions: Circle the adverb in each sentence. Example A: The tatverCautcly amped for the ball. Answer: quickly 1. The boy calmly took hs test. 2. The team eagerly awaited their next opponent. 3. The player politely asked the official a question, 4, The teams shook hands sincerely after the game. 5. The gil clumstty walked to her seat 6. The boy walked dangerously close tothe edge. 7. barely finished my test on time. 8. The boy foolishly talked back to his teacher. 9. The woman joyously shouted aloud 10, The man nervously waited inline. 411. The people calmly waited inline forthe show. 12, eagerly awaited the results of my test. 13.L politely asked a question 14, He sincerely asked me to move seats 15. The man clumsily stumbled towards his chair.Name: Dat ‘Adverbs Worksheet (Circling and Re-Writing Part 1) ‘An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, ‘Adverbs fall into three categories; When, Where, and How. Directions: Circle the adverb in each sentence. Example A The caller qucly peor te bal Answer: quickly 4. The boy calmly ookehis test. 2. The team eagerly awaited their next opponent. 3.The player politely asked the oficial a question, 4, The teams shook hands sincerely after the game. 5. The girl clumelly walked to her seat 6. The boy walked dangerously lose tothe edge. Directions: Re-write each sentence below. Add -ly to the adjective in parenthesis to form an adverb. Example A: The tall player jumped for the ball (quick). Answer: quickly 1.1 (secret) got my friend a birthday gift. 2. We (easy) won the game! 3. The boy (quick) ran around the block.Pronouns Pronouns take the place of one or more List 4 pronouns: 1. = s 4 Underline the pronoun in each sentence: 1. Lisa is reading her book. 2. The boys played well, but they still lost. 3. The team is on a winning streak; we might win the next game.Name Date Pronouns Worksheet (Cireling Part 1) ‘A pronoun isa word that may take the place of one or more nouns Directions: Cirle the pronoun that best completes each sentence. Example A- (Wells) are going the supermarket this weekend. Answer- We 1. / Us) think that you are one of the brightest students inthe class. 2. (We /Us) are going to the football game this weekend 3. can tell that (him / you) really enjoyed the movie. 4. (That / 1) is one ofthe best movies Ihave seen all year. 5. He / They) is avery bright young man 6. T.cam tll (her / she) really tried hard to perform wel 7. (They / Them) are going to the movies afterschool today. 8. Can you give the gift to (it/ him) once you get to his party? 9. Tell her / she) that she di a fabulous job 10, (We /) am one of the hardest working players on the team, 1. Make sure to tll (us / we) the score as soon as you ean. 12. (You / Him) are a very fast runner! 13. Lean tll (it that) was a very difficult decison to make. 14, Are you sure that (he / they) tuned in his homework? 15, Please remind (her / she) the importance of being on time. 16. Please ask (they / them) if they are available for Monday.Name: Date: Pronouns Worksheet (Re-Writing Part 1) ‘A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Directions: Read each sentence. Write a pronoun for each underlined word or ‘words. Re-vrite the sentence with the pronoun, Example A- The book was about magicians. The book was entertaining. Answer- It was entertaining. 1.1 did my homework after school. The homework was difficult. 2. My bestfriend is Sarah. Sarah always listens to my problems. ‘The boys played baseball. The boys improved & lot 4. Bveryone liked Sharon's hair-siyle. Sharon's hairstyle was unique. My family loves to go out for dinner. My family usually eats a lot of food. One gitl forgot to bring one girl's uniform. 7. Mr. Johnson pat the class-work into Mr, Johnson’s briefease. 8. The book was interesting. The book was about aliens, 9. Leslie is reading Leslie's book.Example A- (We/Us) are going the supermarket this weekend. Answer- We 1. (1/ Us) think that you are one ofthe brightest students inthe class. 2. (We/ Us) are going tothe football game this weekend. 3. ean tell that (him / you) really enjoyed the movie. 4. (That I) is one of the best movies Thave seen all year. 5, (He / They) i a very bright young man. 6. Team tll (her / she) really tried hard to perform wel 7. (They / Them) are going to the movies afterschool today. Directions: Read each sentence. Write a pronoun for each underlined word or words. Re-write the sentence with the pronoun, Example A- The book was about magicians. The book was entertaining. Answer- It was entertaining. 1. I did my homework after school. The homework was difficult. 2. My best friend is Sarah, Sarah always listens to my problems. 3. The boys played baseball. The boys improved a lot 4. Everyone liked Sharon's hair-style. Sharon’s hair-style was unique.Prepositions A preposition is a word that shows or or introduces a phrase. Circle 3 prepositions: Lin 2. Big 3. She 4, Up 5. AfterName: Date: Prepositions Worksheet (Circling Part 1) A preposition is a word that shows position or direction or introduces a prepositional phrase. Example prepositions: across, In, under, around, beneath Directions: Circle the preposition in each sentence. example A-Iwent Caround the edge of the ae. Answer- eround 1. We walked up the stairs 2. My mom took a walk around the block. 3. looked under my bed 4. My friend jumped over the bushes. 5. The pen fell between our desks 6.1 walked to the store 7. We walked aboard the ship. 8. She walked toward the teacher. 9. leaned against the wall 10.1 looked across the room, 11.1 looked above my root 12. She looked overthehill 13. My mom went past the other car. 14, | leaned against the window.Name: Date: Prepositions Worksheet (Writing Part 1) A preposition is a word that shows position or direction ar introduce: prepositional phrase, Directions: Write a sentence with each preposition listed below, Example a: around ‘Answer: | went around the edge of the lake to find a fishing spot. up 2. around- 3. under- 4. over- 5. between- 7. aboard: 8. about- 9. above-Name: Date: Prepositions Worksheet (Circling and Writi Part 1) ‘A preposition is a word that shows position or direction or introduces prepositional phrase. Example prepositions: across, in, under, around, beneath sctions: Circle the preposition in each sentence. Answer- around 1. We walked up the stairs. 2. My mom took a walk around the lock. 3. looked under my bed. 4. My friend jumped over the bushes 5. The pen fell between our desks. 6.1 walked to the store. 7. We walked aboard the ship, Directions: Write a sentence with each preposition listed below, Example A- around Answer- |went around the edge ofthe lake to find a fshing spot. 8. after- 9. during 10, underneath- 11, beyondConjunctions Conjunctions join clauses, or words. Can you list the 7 conjunctions? Neneh‘ame: Date: Conjunctions Worksheet (Joining Sentences Part 1) Conjunctions are words that join two or more words, phrases or clauses. Example; for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, Directions: Join the two sentences together using one of the following. ‘conjunctions. for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so Example A: Hove to eat fish. | ove to eat spaghett Answer: | love to eat fish and spaghetti. 1. The dog loves to go for walks. The dog does not walk fast. 2. David is good at baseball, David does not lke to play baseball 3. Sam doesn’t like football. Sam doesn’t like tennis. 4, The team worked hard. The team won the game. 5. The class was obedient. The class was able to go on afield trip. 6. looked beneath my bed. | could not find my shoes. 7.1 had fifty dollars. | bought a video game. | read my program. | could not find information on my favorite player.Name: Date: Conjunetions Worksheet (Circling Part 1) Conjunctions are words that join two or more words, phrases or clauses. Example; for, and, nor, but, 5, yet, $0, Directions: Read each sentence below, Circle the conjunction that connects the ‘two phrases. Example A; Stephen loves to play basketball, for he is very tall. Answer: for 41. Sharon loves to go on roller coasters, yet she has a fear of heights 2, Donald ate all his dianer, so he was able to have dessert 3. Racoons must push lds off of garbage cans, or else they will go hungry. 4, Darren loves to play football, but he does not lke tobe the running back 6. May loves to cook, for she has a special talent fort 7. David has to wake up early so he can climb the mountain 8. Sophia ate alot, yet she I still hungry. 8. The mans fest, ut the woman i faster. 10, Derek went to the mall, she could shop. 11. May loves to cook, but she needs anew stove 12, Stephen loves to play baseball for he Is good att 13. We are going to the mall, once my friends get here. 14. Ym having a great time, while you are at home watching television 115. We're going to win the championship, since you guys are not prepared.Interjection Circle the interjections: hooray he oops my couch heyInterjections ‘An interjection is a word added to a sentence to convey an emotion or a sentiment such ‘as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm. Aha hooray Great oops My yes Ouch Good grief Alas Wow Ma on No Hey wat Gee Ahem gece Rah uh-ob Sigh boo hoo Ahem yow Yum exactly Cheerio yum Nah ap Duh doggone Cheers just a seeName: Date: Interjections Worksheet (Cit cling Part 1) An interjection is a word added to a sentence to convey an emotion or a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm. Common Interjections include; great, ouch, ha, hey, gee, hooray, hey, oh, oops, wow, yes, well, no, alas, aha. Directions: Circle the interjection or interjections in each sentence below. Example A: Oops, | spilled my milk. Answer: Oops 1. Aha! | found the answer! 2. Ouch! My cut hurts! 3. Wow! | won the lottery! 4. Oh, I'm not sure about that. 5. No, you should not have done that. 6. Alas, we made it to the island. 7. Hooray! We won the championship game! 8. Good grief, that was a close one. 9. Oops, | forgot to tell you where to go.Name: Date: Interjections Worksheet (Writing Part 1) An interjection is a word added to a sentence to convey an emotion or a sentiment. Common Interjections include; great, ouch, ha, hey, gee, hooray, hey, oh, oops, wow, ves, well, no, alas, aha. Directions: Write a sentence with each interjection given below. Example A: No Answer: No, you can’t go to the mall with your friends. 1. ouch- 2. ha- 3. uh-oh- 4, boo hoo- 5. exactly- 6.zap-part of Adjective Pronoun reposition Conjunction Interjection function or "job" action or state thing or person describes anoun describes. a verb, adjective or adverb replaces a noun Tinks noun to another word Joins clauses or Sentences or words short exclamation, sometimes inserted into sentence ‘example words (¢0) be, have, do, like, work, sing, can, must pen, dog, work, ‘muse, town, London, teacher, John alan, the, 2, some, ood, big red, well, interesting quickly, silently, wall, badly, very, really 1, you, he, she, some to, at after, on, but and, but, when ouch, hit, well ‘example sentences EnglishClub is a web site. 1 like EnglshClub, ‘This is my dog. He lives in ‘my house, We live in London, have two dogs. My dogs are big like big dogs. ‘My dog eats quickly. When he is very hungry, he eats really quickly ‘Tara is Indian, She is beautiful ‘We went to school on Monday. like dogs and Ike cats. I like eats and dogs. ike dogs Dbut I dont like cats, Ouch! That hurts! Hi! How are you? Well, I don't know.Nouns = + A-noun is 2 word that names a person, a pave o thing. ‘+A noun that names only one person, place or thing is called a singular noun. +A noun that names more than one person, «place, o thing is called plural Person Place Thing dentists (lara) [New York (singulr) pear (plural) sister Singular) 200 (Singular) fan singer) tio ingen) towns (plural) notebook singola) children (lua beaches (pra) buses (pura) Adjectives + An adjective is a word that describes a noun. An adjective can tll what kind ot how many. What Kind “How Many Weave a large dog: Our dog has five puppies. [Our doa has tiny, browa spots. Many dos love children, Verbs + A verb is 2 word that can show action, When a verb tells what people things do itis called an aetion verb, + presen tense ver shows action tats happening now. + Acpast tense verb shows action that as already bappened. +A Ture tense verb shows action that wll happen Present Tense Past Tense ats hunt at night. | The bats hunted lastnight The bats ly quickly. [The bats lew overend, Adverbs + An adverb i word that describes a verb + An adverb cantell how, when, of where. How When ‘Where Tread books quickly. [Tread books oft Tkesp my books upstairs. ways read the newspaper. [I buy my newspaper there Tread newspapers slowly.