Noun, Verb or Adjective?
A Grade 2 grammar page in three boxed parts: sort 12 words into nouns, verbs and adjectives, find the nouns and verbs in three sentences, and add describing words to finish sentences. Calm teal, coral and mustard layout with a small watercolor illustration and lined answer space.
How to use this worksheet
- Part A: read the 12 words in the word bank and sort them into Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives.
- Part B: in each sentence, circle the nouns and underline the verb.
- Part C: write an adjective in each blank, then write your own sentence with an adjective.
What your child practices
Telling nouns, verbs and adjectives apart, a Grade 2 language skill in US standards, and using adjectives to make writing more interesting. Answers: A) Nouns: puppy, school, teacher, apple. Verbs: jump, sing, read, swim. Adjectives: tiny, shiny, cold, happy. B) 1. nouns dog, park; verb runs. 2. nouns Mia, picture; verb paints. 3. nouns bird, tree; verb sings. C) Any describing word works, such as fluffy, sleepy, hot or cheesy.
Who it is for
Made for second graders around seven to eight who can read simple sentences on their own. If the words are new, start with Part B so your child sees each word type in a sentence before sorting them.
Practice ideas
Play "noun, verb, adjective" on a walk: point to something (noun), say what it is doing (verb) and describe it (adjective), like "the noisy bus stops". Silly sentences made from three cards, one of each type, are a fun follow-up.