彼女はいくつかの侮辱のために静かに立ち去った（Ano...kanojo wa ikutsu ka no bujoku no tame ni shizuka ni tachisatta)

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Writing & Vocabulary CLB level 5-8 Module 1 Unit 2: Parts of Speech

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Nine Parts of Speech

Each English word is considered the smallest element and has a distinct meaning. Based on their use and function, words are categorized into nine parts of speech. How many parts of speech are you familiar with?

All nine words come together to give us a clear reason why Hannah left the party. You cannot rearrange them and still have them mean the same thing. Let’s see what they are.

Oh - Interjection: exclamation or remarkshe - Pronoun: a word that is used in place of a noun. She = Hannahleft - Verb: action wordquietly - Adverb: modifies the action how she leftbecause - Conjunction: word that connects or coordinatesof - Preposition: shows connection to other wordssome - Determiner: shows more information about a nounawful - Adjective: describes the kind of insultinsult - Noun: the thing that made Hannah leave

Class ActivityPick a student from a different country and have him/ her translate the sentence above into their language. Then break up each word or character and see what part of speech it is. Here is an example in Chinese:

哎, 她因为几个侮辱静静地离开了 (Ai2, Ta1 yin1wei4 ji3ge4 wu3ru3 jing4jing4 de li2kai1 le)

(Ay... / she / because / several / insults / quietly / left)

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She left quietly because

OF awful

Oh!

insult.some

I didn’t hear Hannah leave the party last night. I wonder why?

seu

* Nouns are put in two categories of Proper and CommonProper nouns are specific and unique. Examples: Nicole, London, The Art Gallery of Ontario, The Louvre.Common nouns are a person, place, thing or idea. Examples: Tables, chairs, clock, wall. Common nouns are divided into 2 categories:- Countable nouns which means you can count what the word refers to. For example: an apple, two binders, three cupboards.- Uncountable nouns means you cannot count them. Examples: music, comfort, happiness, information. More in the next unit.

Part of Speech Description Examples (words) Examples (sentences)

Noun* A word (or group of words) that is the name of a person, place or thing.

A word that is used in place of a noun.

Pronoun(Subjective/Objective)

Adjectives

Verbs

I meShe herThey us that which

Benji arrives tomorrow.Rio de Janeiro never sleeps.This is my calculator.Do you have a ballpoint?The policeman drew a gun.

BenjiRio de Janeirocalculatorballpointpoliceman

I met Sandra last week. I met her at a conference.They don’t talk much.That which is good may be evil.

A word that give more information about a noun.

kindbetterintelligent

What a kind person!Don't you want a better life?He’s very intelligent.

A word (or group of words) which describes an action, experience or state.

writewatchbelievehave

Shakespeare wrote Hamlet.I like to watch TV.I don’t believe you.Have you eaten yet?

Adverbs A word (or group of words) that modifies the meaning of an adj., verb or adverb, expressing manner, place, time or degree.

sensiblycarefullystealthily

very

Please act sensibly.The cat walked carefully and stealthily on top of the fence.

He drove a very fast car. (How fast was his car? Very)

Prepositions A word (or group of words) which is used to show the way other words are connected.

forofinon top of

A plan for lifeBring me two bottles of water in a plastic bag.Put this on top of the table.

Definite / Indefinite articlesDeterminers always clarify or modify nouns.

Determiners the/ a / ansome/every/eachthis/ that

The man in red.Each day, I exercise. (quantifier)I want this shirt. (demonstrative)

A word that connects or coordinates sentences

andsobut

He’s happy and satisfied.I was lost so I arrived late.It’s great but I can’t buy it.

Conjuction

Interjection An exclamation orremark

Wait!Oy!

Wait for me!Stop that thief!

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Module 1 Unit 2: Parts of Speech Complete List of the Parts of Speech

Go through each part of speech with the class.

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noun verb

adj. conj.

verb

noun pronoun

adv. int.

adj.

verb adv.

adv. adv. art.

verb

prep.

Parts of Speech Exercise 1

Name the parts of speech by putting noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, determiner, conjunction and interjection in the blanks. Some might be used more than once. (17 marks)

Wendy’s Journal

Fall has arrived with a chill in the air. The leaves are turning red and orange. Yesterday was a

cloudy day but it didn’t rain. I brought my family and homestay students to the harbour. We drove for half

an hour and ate fish and chips outside quickly since it was getting cold. Wow! It was such an incredibly

beautiful autumn day.

We took some pictures while we were on the pier before we walked back to Marine Drive to have

some gelato. It was quite expensive but since it was going to be our last cold treat for the year, I decided to

pay for everyone.

Which are the three most used parts of speech?Verbs, adverbs, nouns

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Module 1 Unit 2: Parts of Speech Exercise 1 Answers

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noun

verb

noun adj.

verb

adv.

prep. noun conj.

adv. art.

adj. int. pron.

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Module 1 Unit 2: Parts of Speech

Parts of Speech Exercise 2

Name the parts of speech by putting noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, determiner, conjunction and interjection in the blanks. Some might be used more than once. (14 marks)

Peter’s Journal

The Chinese New Year Parade, celebrating the year of the rooster, trotted through our city’s

Chinatown on Sunday, with thousands lining the streets to watch the colourful celebration of the Lunar

New Year.

Lining Pender Street for blocks, parade-goers marvelled at the floats in the parade and the

marching bands from all over Metro Vancouver. It was also a chance for people to see the area in a

different light. “Gosh! This is going to be a good year,” said Peter Chan happily, “I hope we will prosper

this year.”

Which are the three most used parts of speech?Nouns, verbs, adjectives

Assignment is due: _________

Exercise 2 Answers

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Module 1 Unit 2: Parts of Speech

Parts of Speech Poem

Here’s a fun way of remembering the parts of speech. Rap it, sing it, commit to memory and you’ll find grammar a little bit less scary.

The Parts of Speech Poem

Every name is called a noun,

like school and student, street and town.

In place of noun, the pronoun stands,

when she and he would raise their hands.

The adjective describes a thing,

As wishful thought or lonesome king.

A verb means action, something done;

to speak and listen, to walk or run.

How things are done the adverbs tell,

perhaps quickly, slowly, badly, well.

The prepositions betray relations,

Are they on the street or at the station?

Conjunctions join in countless ways,

sentences, words, or clause and phrase.

Last, the interjection gives quite a bark

because it ends with an exclamation mark!

Parts of Speech Poem

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