Nouns, Verbs & Adjectives Game: Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech is a free grammar game where kids decide whether a word in a sentence is a noun, verb, adjective or adverb.
Parts of Speech
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- Ages
- 6–11
- School years
- 1st Grade–6th Grade
- Skills
- Identifying nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, Sentence structure, Grammar for writing
- Curriculum
- Common Core (L.1.1f, L.2.1e, L.3.1a)
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Parts of Speech
- Choose a level: nouns, verbs and adjectives, or add adverbs.
- Read the sentence and look at the colored word.
- Decide what job the word is doing in the sentence.
- Read the tip after each wrong answer.
What your child learns
- Identifying nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs
- Sentence structure
- Grammar for writing
- Reading comprehension
About Parts of Speech
Knowing the parts of speech helps children write better sentences and understand grammar lessons at school. Seeing words in real sentences shows that a word’s job depends on how it is used.
Quick reminder: a noun is a person, place or thing; a verb is an action; an adjective describes a noun; an adverb describes how something is done.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| 1st Grade | Noun, verb, adjective |
| 2nd Grade | Noun, verb, adjective |
| 3rd Grade | + Adverbs |
| 4th Grade | + Adverbs |
| 5th Grade | + Adverbs |
| 6th Grade | + Adverbs |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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🇺🇸 Common Core links
Find games by grade →- L.1.1f 1st Grade: Use frequently occurring adjectives.
- L.2.1e 2nd Grade: Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.
- L.3.1a 3rd Grade: Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the parts of speech?
The main ones children learn first are nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Later they meet pronouns, prepositions and conjunctions.
What age is this grammar game for?
Roughly ages 6 to 11. Add adverbs from 3rd Grade.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up.
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