Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives: Game and Examples
Nouns name things (dog, park), verbs are doing or being words (run, is), and adjectives describe nouns (a fluffy dog). Adverbs describe verbs (ran quickly).
📝 Play the nouns, verbs and adjectives game 🖨️ Printable worksheet
Tricks that make it easier
- Noun test: can you put "a", "an" or "the" in front of it?
- Verb test: can you say "I ___" or "they ___"?
- Adjective test: does it describe what something is like (big, red, happy)?
Try these
- shout →
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verb - bright →
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adjective - sing →
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verb - climb →
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verb - gentle →
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adjective - noisy →
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Common mistakes
- Thinking a word is always the same type (run can be a noun or a verb).
- Mixing up adjectives and adverbs (quick vs quickly).
- Forgetting that is and was are verbs too.
A five-day practice plan
| Day | What to do (10 minutes) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Play Parts of Speech on this skill for 5–10 minutes. Read the explanation after every mistake. |
| Day 2 | Learn one trick from this page and use it out loud while you play. |
| Day 3 | Print the worksheet and try it without help. Mark it with the answer key together. |
| Day 4 | Play again and try to beat your personal best score or get three stars. |
| Day 5 | Mix it up: try the ⏱️ Timed test, or ask your child to explain the skill to you in their own words. |
Suits Year 1 and Year 2 and Year 3 and Year 4.
Frequently asked questions
What is a noun?
A word for a person, place, animal or thing, like teacher, beach or ball.
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
Adjectives describe nouns (a quiet room); adverbs describe verbs (she spoke quietly).
Can a word be more than one part of speech?
Yes. "Play" is a verb in "we play" and a noun in "a school play".