Identifying Parts of Speech

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Instructions: Read each sentence carefully. Identify the part of speech for each underlined word. Write your answer on the line provided.

Parts of speech: noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, preposition, conjunction

1. The excited students rushed to the playground during lunchtime.

Answer: _______________________________

2. Sarah quickly finished her homework before dinner.

Answer: _______________________________

3. The cat jumped over the fence and into the neighbour's garden.

Answer: _______________________________

4. She walked to the library to return her books.

Answer: _______________________________

5. The teacher explained the lesson and answered all our questions.

Answer: _______________________________

6. My brother plays basketball every Saturday morning.

Answer: _______________________________

7. The beautiful flowers bloomed in the spring sunshine.

Answer: _______________________________

8. We walked through the forest but didn't see any wildlife.

Answer: _______________________________

9. The mountain looked magnificent against the clear blue sky.

Answer: _______________________________

10. The dog barked loudly at the postman.

Answer: _______________________________

11. The book is on the table beside the window.

Answer: _______________________________

12. They travelled to Wellington for the school trip.

Answer: _______________________________

13. The scientist discovered a new species of insect in the rainforest.

Answer: _______________________________

14. The old house stood empty for many years.

Answer: _______________________________

15. I want to go swimming or play tennis this afternoon.

Answer: _______________________________