Parts of Speech Worksheet for 15-Year-Olds | English Grammar Practice (Grade 9/10)

Instructions

Read the instructions for each section carefully and write your answers in the spaces provided. This worksheet will test your ability to identify and use the eight main parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.

Part 1: Word Identification

For each sentence below, identify the part of speech of the bolded word.

1. The new phone update installed seamlessly overnight.
   Answer: ____________________


2. Wow, I can't believe they cancelled the concert at the last minute.
   Answer: ____________________


3. Her commitment to justice is admirable.
   Answer: ____________________


4. I can meet you after school, or we can work on the project this weekend.
   Answer: ____________________


5. The cat crept silently beneath the low-hanging branches.
   Answer: ____________________


6. The documentary presented a very compelling argument.
   Answer: ____________________


7. The soccer team has been practicing every day for the championship.
   Answer: ____________________


8. Did you remember to give him the notes from class?
   Answer: ____________________

Part 2: Multiple Meanings

The word "light" can be used as a noun, a verb, and an adjective. Write three original sentences below, using "light" in each of its different functions.

1. As a noun: ____________________________________________________________________


2. As a verb: ____________________________________________________________________


3. As an adjective: ____________________________________________________________________

Part 3: Sentence Analysis

Identify the part of speech for every word in the following sentence. Write the part of speech directly below each word.

Yikes, the older dog moved quite slowly toward his comfortable bed.

Yikes, | the | older | dog | moved | quite | slowly | toward | his | comfortable | bed.
_______ | ____ | ______ | ____ | ______ | ______ | _______ | ______ | ____ | ___________ | ____

Part 4: Adjective or Adverb?

Choose the correct word (adjective or adverb) to complete each sentence.

1. The debate team argued its points very (persuasive / persuasively).


2. You seem (calm / calmly) despite the approaching deadline.


3. The engine runs (smooth / smoothly) after the tune-up.


4. That is a (real / really) impressive piece of artwork.

Answer Key

Part 1: Word Identification

1. The new phone update installed seamlessly overnight.
   Answer: Adverb
2. Wow, I can't believe they cancelled the concert at the last minute.
   Answer: Interjection
3. Her commitment to justice is admirable.
   Answer: Noun (Abstract Noun)
4. I can meet you after school, or we can work on the project this weekend.
   Answer: Conjunction
5. The cat crept silently beneath the low-hanging branches.
   Answer: Preposition
6. The documentary presented a very compelling argument.
   Answer: Adjective
7. The soccer team has been practicing every day for the championship.
   Answer: Verb (Verb Phrase)
8. Did you remember to give him the notes from class?
   Answer: Pronoun

Part 2: Multiple Meanings

(Answers will vary. Examples are provided below.)

1. As a noun: The bright light from the screen hurt my eyes.
2. As a verb: Please light the candles for the birthday cake.
3. As an adjective: This box is much lighter than I expected.

Part 3: Sentence Analysis

Yikes, | the | older | dog | moved | quite | slowly | toward | his | comfortable | bed.
Interjection | Article (Adjective) | Adjective | Noun | Verb | Adverb | Adverb | Preposition | Pronoun | Adjective | Noun

Part 4: Adjective or Adverb?

1. The debate team argued its points very (persuasive / persuasively).
2. You seem (calm / calmly) despite the approaching deadline. ("Seem" is a linking verb, so it is followed by an adjective that describes the subject "You".)
3. The engine runs (smooth / smoothly) after the tune-up.
4. That is a (real / really) impressive piece of artwork.