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English Language Program

Writing Skills Review: Parts of Speech


Worksheet 1

A. Parts of Speech Overview


Read the following paragraph. Then follow the instructions bellow.
When my father retired, about ten years ago, he and my mother moved to
a retirement community in Florida. They both like their new home. My
father usually has an active day. He gets up early every morning to play
tennis with some friends. He plays early in the morning because it gets too
hot to play tennis later in the day. He has lunch at home with my mother,
and after lunch he goes to the clubhouse to play bridge. He frequently takes
my mother out to dinner. This gives my mother a break from cooking.
Some evenings, they go to the movies. Other times they stay home, and
my father prepares for the class that he is teaching at the clubhouse. Even
though my father is getting older, all this activity helps him to feel younger.
1. Which words above are nouns or pronouns? Underline them.
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2. Which nouns are singular, plural or uncountable?
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3. What are the adjectives used in the above paragraph?
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4. Extract the verbs from the above paragraph.
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5. Extract the adverbs used in the paragraph. What are their
positions in the sentence?
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6. Are there any conjunctions in the above paragraph?
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7. Extract all the prepositions in the paragraph?
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B. Nouns

EXERCISE 1. Look at the italicized word and identify whether it is a


verb or a noun
1. a. We always lock the door.
b. Can you open the lock?

2. a. I ate three slices of pizza.


b. This machine slices bread.

3. a. Many birds fly south for the winter.


b. A fly buzzed past my ear.

4. a. You have a great smile.


b. Smile for the camera.

5. a. Oatmeal cooks in a few minutes.


b. Good cooks make delicious meals.

6. a. Please hand me that book.


b. Your hand is bleeding.

EXERCISE 2. List the common and proper nouns in the following


sentences.
1. Bourbon Street is a lively street in New Orleans.
The Brooklyn Bridge is the oldest bridge over the East River.
COMMON NOUNS:
PROPER NOUNS:
2. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were born in
February.
COMMON NOUNS:
PROPER NOUNS:
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3. Call Adam from the airport as soon as the plane lands in Dallas.
COMMON NOUNS:
PROPER NOUNS:
4. Traffic is heavy in both directions on Interstate 99 and the roads
feeding into it.
COMMON NOUNS:
PROPER NOUNS:
5. Considerable attention has been given by the press to the
pollution of our lakes and rivers.
COMMON NOUNS:
PROPER NOUNS:
6. Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine are both in
Houston.
COMMON NOUNS:
PROPER NOUNS:
C. Verbs

EXERCISE 1. Complete the sentences with the correct verb form.


1. (tie) Tina tied a ribbon in her hair before she went to the
party.
2. (ask) Mrs. Tom was _________ about your new job.
3. (prefer) Philip _________ taking the bus to driving to
work.
4. (listen) John can't hear you because he is _____ to his
stereo.
5. (study) Barbara has been _____ French for several
years.
6. (sit) All the students are ______ quietly and are ready
for the test.
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EXERCISE 2. Is the verb in the sentence an action verb or a helping


verb?
1. Today, I feel better.
2. I forgot the combination.
3. Leaves have been falling all week.
4. I must have left my wallet at home.
5. You should have seen the mess.
6. We are hoping for the best this season.

D. Conjunctions

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate conjunctions: and, but,


because, so, when.

Rachel decided to bake a cake _____ it was her friend's birthday. She
went to the store _____ bought all the ingredients she needed. She
mixed the flour _____ sugar together _____ she could make the cake
batter. The kitchen smelled wonderful _____ she put the cake in the
oven. She waited patiently _____ she wanted the cake to turn out
perfect. After an hour, she checked the cake _____ it wasn't fully baked
yet, _____ she left it in the oven for a bit longer. When it was finally
ready, she decorated it with frosting _____ sprinkles. She felt proud of
her work _____ she knew her friend would love it.

E. Adjectives and Adverbs

Exercise 1. In each sentence bellow, find an adjective or adverb and


explain what it modifies.

1. You look pale.


2. The noise was ear-splitting.
3. Warmer weather is on the way.
4. The human mind is the best and most dangerous part of
humanity.
5. The damage was repaired quickly.
6. We are leaving soon.
7. The locker door is sometimes stuck.
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Exercise 2. Extract all the adjectives and adverbs from the following
passage:

The modern office was quiet. Employees worked efficiently on their


computers. The manager, a professional and organized woman,
reviewed reports carefully and provided feedback promptly. She
greeted each team member politely. People attended meetings in
spacious conference rooms, discussing important projects. Outside, the
city was busy and loud, but inside, the atmosphere was productive and
focused. The walls were decorated with motivational posters, and the
smell of fresh coffee filled the air. It was the ideal environment to get
work done effectively.

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