Identification of Parts of Speech

1. List of Articles= a, an, the

2. Auxiliary Verb

To be verb= am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been

To have verb=have, has, had

To do verb= do, does, did

Modals= can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, ought to, going to, need to, dare to

3. Sentence

Assertive=Subject + verb

Interrogative= (?)

Imperative=Starts with verb, let, please, kindly, always, never

Optative=Starts with may/long

Exclamatory=(!)

3. Person/Pronoun=I, my, me, we, our, us, you, your, he, his, him, she, her, it, its, they, their, them, body/one/thing, self/selves, few, many, all, some

4. List of Adverb: So, here, there, very, today, yesterday, tomorrow, soon, once, only, also, too, rather, quite, adjective+ly

5. List of Prepositions: About (সম্পর্কে), Above (উপরে), After (পরে), Against (বিরুদ্ধে), Among (মধ্যে), Around (প্রায়), At (প্রতি), Before (আগে), Behind (পেছন), Below (নিচে), Beside (পাশে), Between (মধ্যে), By (দ্বারা), For (জন্য), From (থেকে), In (মধ্যে), Near (কাছাকাছি), Of (এর), On (উপর), Over (উপর), Since (থেকে), Through (মাধ্যমে), Till (পর্যন্ত), To (প্রতি), Toward (দিকে), Throughout (সর্বত্রব্যাপী), Under (নীচে), Until (যতক্ষণ না পর্যন্ত), Up (উপর), With (সঙ্গে), Without (ছাড়া)

6. List of Possessive: my, our, your, his, her, its, their, noun’s

7. List of Conjunction: And – এবং, But – কিন্তু, Or – অথবা, Nor – না, though – যদিও, Because – কারণ, Since – যেহেতু, Unless – যদি না, If – যদি, When – যখন, While – যখন, Until – যতক্ষণ না, Before – আগে, After – পরে, As – যেমন, As if – যেন,

List of Adverb: always, ever, never, twice, again, somewhere, here, there, everywhere, rather, once, daily, sometimes, often, seldom, now, then, soon, tomorrow, yesterday, today, tonight, again, early, yesterday, just, during, yet, thus, only, also, too, very, very much

Rules with Exercise on Correct Form of Words

1. Article + noun (preposition)
2. Article + adjective + noun
3. Article + adverb + adjective + noun
4. No + noun/not + adjective                                  
5. Possessive + noun
6. Preposition + noun
7. verb + adjective/noun 
8. There + verb + noun
9. as/so + adjective + as  
10. verb + adverb + verb
11. Noun as subject
12. An assertive sentence can start with gerund (verb +ing) and infinitive (to +verb1)

13. A sentence expresses complete meaning without the beginning, ending or any other words that will be an adverb. 

Read the following passage and identify the parts of speech of each word. 

1. The curious kitten climbed carefully onto the windowsill. It watched the falling leaves with wide eyes. Suddenly, a loud noise startled the small creature, and it jumped down quickly.
2. My grandmother bakes delicious cookies every Sunday. She mixes the ingredients patiently and shapes the dough lovingly. The sweet aroma fills our entire house, making everyone hungry.
3. During the science experiment, the students observed chemical reactions carefully. They recorded their findings in neat notebooks. The teacher praised their excellent work and encouraged them to continue exploring.
4. The old library contains thousands of fascinating books. Visitors often spend hours browsing through the dusty shelves. Knowledge seekers from all over the city come here to study quietly.
5. After the heavy rain, colorful mushrooms appeared overnight in the park. Children pointed at them excitedly, but their parents warned them not to touch the possibly poisonous fungi.
6. The talented musician practiced her violin diligently every morning. Her beautiful melodies floated through the open windows, delighting neighbors who paused to listen appreciatively.
7. During the camping trip, we built a roaring fire and told spooky stories. The flickering flames cast strange shadows on the surrounding trees, making the tales seem even more frightening.
8. The determined athlete trained rigorously for the upcoming competition. She woke up early daily and pushed herself hard during practice sessions, hoping to achieve her personal best.
9. Ancient civilizations developed remarkable technologies without modern tools. Archaeologists continue to uncover their ingenious inventions, which often surprise contemporary scientists.
10. Birds migrate incredible distances each year, following invisible routes across continents. Their amazing navigation skills have fascinated researchers for decades, yet many mysteries remain.
11. The nervous speaker adjusted his tie and cleared his throat before beginning his presentation. The audience waited patiently as he organized his notes carefully on the podium.
12. Fresh vegetables contain essential vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. Nutritionists recommend eating a colorful variety daily to maintain good health and energy levels.
13. The full moon shone brightly over the calm ocean, creating a magical silver pathway on the water. Romantic couples walked hand in hand along the moonlit beach, whispering softly.
14. Modern technology has transformed how we communicate globally. People can now share information instantly across continents, breaking down traditional barriers of distance and time.
15. The kind teacher noticed the struggling student and offered extra help after class. She explained the difficult concepts patiently until the young learner finally understood them clearly.
16. Bees play a crucial role in pollinating flowering plants. Without these industrious insects, many crops would fail, causing serious problems for farmers and food supplies worldwide.
17. The detective examined the crime scene meticulously, searching for tiny clues that others might overlook. His sharp eyes noticed a faint footprint near the window and a single strand of hair.
18. Traditional folktales often contain valuable life lessons disguised as simple stories. Grandparents pass these meaningful narratives down to younger generations through oral storytelling.
19. The enthusiastic tour guide shared fascinating historical facts about the ancient ruins. Visitors listened intently as she described how people lived centuries ago in this remarkable place.
20. Children’s imaginations can transform ordinary objects into magical things. A simple cardboard box becomes a spaceship, and a wooden stick turns into a powerful wizard’s wand.
21. The busy marketplace buzzed with activity as vendors called out to potential customers. Fresh produce, colorful fabrics, and handmade crafts filled the stalls, creating a vibrant scene.
22. On a breezy spring afternoon, Rakib, a Bangladeshi boy aged 13, meets Scott, a British boy of the same age, in the book fair. Incidentally, both are at the same book stall and are checking out the books available in that stall.
    23. Hi, I’m Medha. Today, I found one of my notebooks I used for writing when I was in class one. But the funny part is, I can’t even understand what I wrote. At that time, I was learning to write. I couldn’t hold the pencil correctly. I couldn’t even draw a straight line.
23. Reading is similar to working out in the gym. One might not have hours each day to read or exercise. But when it comes to exercising your body or your mind, every little amount counts. Reading is good for your brain.
24. Arshi is worried. She can’t decide what she will do. Finally, she decides to inform her headteacher of her mother’s condition and request for herself a leave of absence.
25. By this time, Joe realized that he was lost in the jungle. He tried but could not get back home. He met an elephant and asked about his parents and siblings. The elephant knew nothing about Joe’s family or home. So, he took Joe to a monkey.
26. Sifat is sad because her best friend, Nitu, will move to another city. She is her best friend in the whole wide world. Sifat is going to miss her badly.
27. King Lear, an ancient British King, is the main character in the play. When he grew old, he decided to divide his kingdom among his three daughters. But before that, he was curious to know which of his daughters loved him most and how.
28. When they got home, Sadib’s mother had set out all kinds of delicious foods to eat on the table. While everyone was eating, the doorbell rang. Ting tong! Sadib ran to the door to open it. It was his cousins, and their arms were full of wrapped presents! As soon as they saw him, they all shouted, “Eid Mubarak!”
29. This is an example of a casual conversation between Salam and Ali. The guard is only doing his duty and Ali does what is right. And in the end, Ali thanks Salam as he is just doing his duty.
30. A stanza is a group of lines in a poem. It consists of two or more lines arranged together as a unit. Most poems are divided into stanzas. A stanza in a poem is like a paragraph in an essay.
31. The villagers came to him regularly for advice. Seeing the man, the cowboy asked him for advice for his future. While talking to the man, the cowboy lost his concentration on the cows and therefore, they got scattered in different directions.
32. My parents also encourage me to respect everyone’s opinion. So, when even my little brother says something, I also listen to him attentively and always try to appreciate him. We are a happy family.
33. That went on with each person counting men up to nine and missing the tenth man. Seeing this, a cap seller told, “I can help you”. He gave a cap to each man and asked them to wear it. The men were confused as to what was happening. The seller asked the senior man to gather all the caps, including his own, and count them all.
34. So, unfortunately, she couldn’t play on that day. Hence, she was a bit upset. After returning home, she shared everything about the whole day with her mother. Her relationship with her mother was very cordial and friendly.
35. He loved people and was always surrounded by them. He could mix with people easily. He was liberal. He wanted people from all communities to live together in harmony. His only dream was to see Bangladesh as a free, peaceful, and prosperous nation. Will you be a part of making his dream true?
36. Suppose that you have gone on a trip to Cox’s Bazar. You need to know something about this new place. You want to ask the following questions to someone. Now, rewrite these questions/sentences in polite form.
37. Redoshi is a 6th grader who has recently moved into a predominantly Muslim neighbourhood. During Pooja festivals, she misses her old friends. In the place where she used to live before, she had friends from her religion but now she feels alone. She wishes she could celebrate the festivals with everyone.
38. Yes!The food was served and everyone ate happily. The delicious dishes filled them on the table. The conversation flowed easily but we missed some family members.
39. Oops!The trees swayed as the wind howled loudly. The ancient forest seemed mysterious to it among the rocks. The animals hid in their homes but I heard some noises.
40. Wow!The waves crashed onto the shore and splashed wildly. The sunny day made her feel joyful beside the water. The seagulls flew above, squawking but they didn’t land.
41. Oh!The snowballs flew through the air and hit him accurately. The icy ground made it hard to move under the trees. The friends laughed loudly but one of them slipped!
42. Hurrah!Mitu won the gold medal in the 100-meter race. It was her first medal. She ran swiftly and reached the finish line first. The crowd cheered for her as she smiled with joy. Her coach praised her for the victory.
43. Oh!The clouds gathered and the rain fell heavily. The wet streets looked empty as he stood under the tree. The wind howled fiercely but it soon stopped.
44. Yay!The balloons floated in the air and swayed gracefully. The colorful decorations amazed him around the room. The cake was delicious but it was too big!
45. Wow!The sun rose early and brightened the sky gently. Its warm light helped her through the park. The flowers bloomed brightly but faded by afternoon. They lost their beauty.
46. The librarian arranged books and stacked them neatly.Her organized shelves helped us in choosing stories. The readers turned over pages but whispered softly. Wow!The library was quiet!
47. Wow!The playful children set up a checkered blanket on the grassy hill. They unpacked juicy fruits, crunchy snacks, and refreshing drinks. Suddenly, a curious squirrel darted toward their food, but everyone giggled happily and shared their picnic.
48. Alas!Neela lost her favorite book. She searched for it everywhere but could not find it. She sat silently and looked at the empty shelf. Her mother consoled her with kind words. She would get the book back again.
49. The sleepy owl hooted softly from the ancient oak tree. Its glowing eyes scanned the moonlit meadow for movement. A small mouse scurried silently through the tall grass, unaware of the watchful predator above.
50. The cheerful baker decorated the birthday cake with colorful frosting and sprinkles. Children gathered around the display case, pressing their noses against the glass. The sweet scent of vanilla and chocolate filled the cozy little shop.