Word Class Sort

Sort words into nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, with a sentence for each one.

Sixteen words, each shown in a sentence. Students tap a word class to sort it: noun, verb, adjective or adverb. Mistakes get an explanation so students learn as they go.

Learning goals

  • Identify nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs
  • Use the sentence around a word to work out its job
  • Explain the difference between an adjective and an adverb