Free Parts of Speech Worksheets

Free printable parts of speech worksheets for grades 2–4. Label nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in sentences. Sort and review all parts of speech. Download PDFs.

Grade: 2nd–4th Phase 1: Parts of Speech
Definition

Every word in a sentence has a job called its part of speech: noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, and more.

Tip: Use what you know: Nouns = person/place/thing. Verbs = action/being. Adjectives = describe nouns. Adverbs = describe verbs.

1 Identify the Parts of Speech

Circle the parts of speech(s) in each sentence. Includes an answer key.

Directions: Read each sentence. Circle every parts of speech you find.

  1. The tiny frog jumped quickly into the cool pond.
  2. She carefully drew a colorful butterfly.
  3. Three loud dogs barked wildly at the mail carrier.
  4. He always eats a healthy breakfast before school.
  5. The old cat slept peacefully on the soft rug.
  6. We ran happily through the tall green grass.
  7. A bright star shone clearly in the dark sky.
  8. The hungry bear searched everywhere for ripe berries.
  9. Two small birds sang beautifully in the oak tree.
  10. She excitedly read the funny book about a silly robot.
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2 Sort: Noun or Pronoun vs. Verb

Sort words from the bank into two categories. Great for visual learners. Includes an answer key.

Directions: Read each word. Write it in the correct column.

Noun or Pronoun
Verb
jump tiny school quickly they bright swim softly park cold run always
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3 Fill in the Blank

Complete sentences using the word bank. Reinforces parts of speech in context. Includes an answer key.

Word Bank
puppy sang kind carefully leaves walked spotted quickly

Directions: Choose the best word from the word bank to complete each sentence.

  1. The _____ (noun) played in the yard.
  2. She _____ (verb) a beautiful song.
  3. The _____ (adjective) boy shared his lunch.
  4. He _____ (adverb) climbed the tall ladder.
  5. The _____ (noun) fell from the oak tree.
  6. They _____ (verb) to the store before dinner.
  7. A _____ (adjective) bird sat on the branch.
  8. She finished her work _____ (adverb).
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