PARTS OF SPEECH

Match the parts of the speech on the left with their definitions on the right.

PART OF SPEECH DEFINITION

1. Noun ___4__ This Word expresses an attribute
of something
2. Pronoun ___6_ The words a, an, the
3. Verb ___2__This Word takes a place of a noun
or a noun phrase; for example: he, you,
it, etc.
4. Adjective _9____is a sound used spontaneously to
express an emotion.
5. Adverb __7___words that go before a noun or a
pronoun to show place, position, time or
method. E.g. in, from, to…
6. Article __3___ is a word or group of words that
express action.
7. Preposition __1___ is a word that refers to a person, a
thing, quality, or an action.
8. Conjunction ___5__is a word that includes more
information about time, place, manner,
degree or cause to a verb, an adjective, a
phrase or another word with the same
function.
9. Interjection __8___is a word that join words.

Read the next text and classify the words according to the part of speech they are.

Colombia is an amazing country full of contrasts that attract people from all around the world.
Many people come to Colombia to search for a place to relax; others look for some exotic
places, especially those that love adventure and new experiences. Due to its variety of
climates, this country is suitable for everyone. The next time you consider going on vacation
regard this country as one of the best choices.

Noun Pronoun Verb Adjectiv Adverb Articl Prepositio Conjunctio Interjectio

e e n n n
colombia everyon attract full around an of that
e
country all search amazing especiall the from and
y
world others Is exotic best a for as
people come suitable to
contrasts Search those on
adventure Relax new Duo to
experience look this
s

Copyright Héctor Darío García Trujillo

 climates love next
vacation conside All around
r
choice regard some
going

Copyright Héctor Darío García Trujillo