These are the types of words you will be asked for: A noun is the name of a person, place or thing. Examples include umbrella, sidewalk, telephone and policeman. An adjective describes someone or something. Examples include creative, red, ugly and short. A verb is an action word. Examples include run, jump, swim and fly. An adverb tells how something is done. It modifies a verb, and usually ends in "ly." Examples include greedily, rapidly, modestly and carefully. Close Window