The Westminster School, Dubai

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
WORKSHEET
GRADE – 7

I. Choose the correction definition of the given parts of speech

1. A noun
a. is a person, place or thing.
b. shows action or state of being.
c. describes a noun or pronoun.
d. describes a verb, adjective, or adverb.

2. An adverb
a. is a person, place or thing.
b. shows action or state of being.
c. describes a noun or pronoun.
d. describes a verb, adjective, or adverb.

3. A verb
a. is a person, place or thing.
b. shows action or state of being.
c. describes a noun or pronoun.
d. describes a verb, adjective, or adverb.

4. An adjective
a. is a person, place or thing.
b. shows action or state of being.
c. describes a noun or pronoun.
d. describes a verb, adjective, or adverb.

II. 5-15. Below each sentence, write the name of the underlined part of speech.

5. The hungry cat scratched at the back door.

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6. We spend the summer months at the beach.

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7. I left my backpack in the car this morning.

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8. When it rains, I like to go to the movies.

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9. He sat by the window and watched the rain.

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10. I could hardly hear them speaking.

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11. My cat prefers dry food.

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12. He is always watching a football game with excitement.

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13. I got a new football for my birthday.

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14. I learned a lot about grammar in third grade.

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15. I usually don’t like to go shopping.

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III. Underline the interjections in the following sentences.

1) Whew, that was close.

2) Careful, the tiger is hungry!

3) Yes, I think I will have more tea please.

4) Thanks, I needed that.

5) For example, you could make a model of the city.

6) Wow! That was easy!

IV. Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences.

1) Jones made a cake before the dinner party.

2) He is a good basketball player because he is very tall.

3) We will go only if our friend can come too.

4) I am very athletic, but I cannot play soccer or tennis very well.

5) Even if it is raining, I will not take my umbrella.

6) I need milk, eggs, towels, and oranges from the grocery store.

7) After we are finished with the test, can we go outside?

8) Your friends can come over whenever they want to.

9) Although we played hard, we still lost the game.

10) I practice English often, for that is the best way to learn.

11) We need to make a reservation in order to eat at the new restaurant.

12) I know my mission is almost impossible, nevertheless I will try my best to accomplish it.

13) I am ready to go whenever you are.

14) Both me and my brother are going to the soccer game.

15) Either John or I will help you study for the test.

16) I will come even if I am late.

17) I have loved playing piano since I was a little girl.

18) The race will start once the whistle blows.

19) I still have no idea how to get to Mulberry St.

20) Rather than wait outside in the rain, we should wait inside their house

V. Underline the prepositions in the following sentences.

1) The mouse ran across the room.

2) The chair is beside the table.

3) I am at the University of North Carolina.

4) The crocodile is under the water.

5) We are in English class.

6) The stoplight hangs above the street.

7) The children are running around the room as fast as they can.

8) My cat jumped onto the table.

9) When you sing, sound comes out of your mouth.

10) The river runs over the rocks.

VI. Underline the pronouns in the following sentences.

1) He is on the telephone.

2) We live in Spain.

3) It is on fire!

4) I am the only student in the class.

5) Tennis is a fun sport. I like to play it.

6) Alice lives on 21st street. She is my best friend.

7) What time is it?

8) Although she lives next door, I rarely see her.

9) My father is an architect. Sometimes, I go to work with him.

10) Are you going to see the movie?

ANSWERS

Parts of Speech:
I.
1. a
2. d
3. b
4. c
II.
5. adjective
6. verb
7. noun
8. verb
9. noun
10.adverb
11.adjective
12.adjective
13.noun
14.adjective
15.adverb

III. INTERJECTIONS
Answers:
1) Whew, that was close.
2) Careful, the tiger is hungry!
3) Yes, I think I will have more tea please.
4) Thanks, I needed that.
5) For example, you could make a model of the city. 6) Wow! That was easy!

IV. CONJUNCTIONS – ANSWERS

1) Jones made a cake before the dinner party.
2) He is a good basketball player because he is very tall.
3) We will go as long as our parents can come too.
4) I am very athletic, but I cannot play soccer or tennis very well.
5) Even if it is raining, I will not take my umbrella.
6) I need milk, eggs, towels, and oranges from the grocery store.
7) After we are finished with the test, can we go outside?
8) Your friends can come over whenever they want to.
9) Although we played hard, we still lost the game.
10) I practice English often, for that is the best way to learn.
11) We need to make a reservation in order to eat at the new restaurant.
12) I know my mission is almost impossible, nevertheless I will try my best to accomplish it.
13) I am ready to go whenever you are.
14) Both me and my brother are going to the soccer game.
15) Either John or I will help you study for the test.
16) I will come even if I am late.
17) I have loved playing piano since I was a little girl.
18) The race will start once the whistle blows.
19) I still have no idea how to get to Mulberry St.
20) Rather than wait outside in the rain, we should wait inside their house.

V. PREPOSITIONS - ANSWERS
1) The mouse ran across the room.
2) The chair is beside the table.
3) I am at the University of North Carolina.
4) The crocodile is under the water.
5) We are in English class.
6) The stoplight hangs above the street.
7) The children are running around the room as fast as they can.
8) My cat jumped onto the table.
9) When you sing, sound comes out of your mouth.
10) The river runs over the rocks.

VI. PRONOUNS – ANSWERS

1) He is on the telephone.
2) We live in Spain.
3) It is on fire!
4) I am the only student in the class.
5) Tennis is a fun sport. I like to play it.
6) Alice lives on 21st street. She is my best friend.
7) What time is it?
8) Although she lives next door, I rarely see her.
9) My father is an architect. Sometimes, I go to work with him.
10) Are you going to see the movie?

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