English · Class 4
Parts of Speech
Learn Parts of Speech with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Parts of speech classify words by their job in a sentence. Class 4 grammar covers nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions. Knowing each part helps you parse sentences and score in grammar sections of CBSE exams.
Naming and Action Words
- Noun: names person, place, thing — teacher, Delhi, pen
- Pronoun: replaces noun — he, she, they
- Verb: action or state — run, is, think
Describing and Connecting
- Adjective: describes noun — tall boy, red kite
- Adverb: describes verb — runs quickly, very well
- Preposition: shows relation — in, on, under, between
- Conjunction: joins — and, but, because, or
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Label words
Identify parts of speech: The clever fox runs quickly.
- 1The — article/determiner
- 2clever — adjective
- 3fox — noun
- 4runs — verb
- 5quickly — adverb
Answer
article, adjective, noun, verb, adverb
Find conjunction
I wanted to play, but it rained.
- 1Two clauses joined
- 2but shows contrast
Answer
but (conjunction)
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Every word has a grammatical role
- ✓ Same word can differ by use: run (verb), a run (noun)
- ✓ Adverbs often end in -ly
- ✓ Prepositions come before nouns/pronouns
Exam Tips
- • Underline each word and label once
- • Adjective answers what kind/which/how many
- • Conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses
Practice MCQs — Parts of Speech
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
'Beautiful' is an: