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Which word must be able to be switched with the word “because” for it to be a conjunction? (otherwise, it’s a preposition)

A. But B. Or C. Because D. For E. Yet

Gia knows how to juggle THREE or more objects at once because she practiced so much.

C. adjective

 I bought a beautiful dress at the mall.             A.     Preposition       B.     Adjective       C.     Noun       D.     Pronoun

She brought (her) old car to the garage

C. preposition

I want to go to university in the United States.             A.     Adjective       B.     Preposition       C.     Noun       D.     Pronoun

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How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence? During the month of May, we went on a trip with our friends to Canada.

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 E. 6

What part of speech describes a verb, adjective, or adverb and answers when? where? how? and to what extent?

A. Verb B. Adjective C. Adverb D. Preposition E. Noun

What did he (tell) you about me?

A. Adjective

D. Conjunction

     Name the part of speech that describes the role of the underlined word in the sentence.

The white rabbit didn’t want to be late, so he hopped as fast as he could through Wonderland.             A.     Preposition       B.     Conjunction       C.     Adverb       D.     Pronoun

Select the word in the sentence that correctly responds to the part of speech in the brackets.

A warm breeze crept over the land. (adjective)

A. A B. Breeze C. Warm D. Over

Joins two words, phrases, or clauses A. Preposition B. Interjection C. Pronoun D. Conjunction

EEK! I saw a snake slither out of the bushes.

B. adjective

C. interjection

D. preposition

Wow! You look gorgeous!

• interjection

Find the adverb:  He ran the fastest in the whole race.

What is the article in the sentence?

What is the cause of using her umbrella?

She sadly looked at the old ruins. (adverb)

A. Looked B. Sadly C. Ruins D. She

Chase and John hid UNDER the table during hide and seek.

A. preposition

B. conjunction

Find the past tense verb: Marcus walked to school every day but now he takes the bus.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in this sentence:

I wanted to go to the media centre to check out a book, but it was not open.             A.     Pronoun       B.     Conjunction       C.     Verb       D.     Adverb       E.     Interjection

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Use this parts of speech quiz to test yourself or test your students.  You'll find four parts to this quiz. The answers are at the bottom of the page. Good luck!

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Part 1. Identify & Label

Directions: Label the part of speech for each word in bold.

Example: (1) Mary Lennox = (proper) noun

If you just wrote noun for the answer, that is good, too. Whenever possible, I like to be more descriptive, but if you just have the part of speech, that's okay! Answers are at the bottom of the page.

Part 2. Matching Definitions

Directions: Match the part of speech to the correct definition.

Example: 1. Pronouns = H. Words that take the place of nouns

Answers are at the bottom of the page.

Part 3. Choose the Right Part of Speech

Directions: For the words in bold, choose the correct part of speech from the choices listed in a and b .

Example: 1. yellow = b. adjective

Part 4. Choose the Right Word

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill in the blank from the choices listed in a and b.

Example 1. I am doing __ b. well _ __.

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Identifying Parts Of Speech Quiz

Welcome to our interactive Parts of Speech Quiz, designed to challenge and enhance your understanding of grammar! If you're intrigued by language and its nuances, this quiz is tailor-made for you. Whether you're a language enthusiast or just aiming to sharpen your grammar skills, this quiz is an excellent opportunity. Dive into a series of thought-provoking questions that cover nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. Explore the intricacies of how words function within sentences. From identifying the role of a word in a sentence to grasping its grammatical purpose, this quiz will put your knowledge to the Read more test. Put your expertise to the test and see if you can achieve a perfect score! Don't worry if you're uncertain about certain aspects; each question is followed by detailed explanations, making this not just a quiz but also a learning opportunity. Ready to challenge yourself? Take the Parts of Speech Quiz now and solidify your grasp of grammar concepts. Remember, practice makes perfect!

Parts Of Speech Grammar Questions and Answers

What part of speech describes a noun or pronoun and gives answers to the questions which one(s)? How many/much? Or what kind(s)?

Preposition

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Which part of speech expresses a mild or sudden burst of emotion? Examples are wow! or no.

Interjection

I went hiking with Paul and ___________ (he, him).

The underlined word in the given sentence is what part of speech? The girls went inside to have dinner.

What kind of punctuation are mild interjections followed by?

Exclamation point

Interjections with a sudden burst of emotion have what kind of punctuation?

How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence? During the month of July, we went on a trip with our buddies to London.

What are the four questions that adverbs can answer?

Who? When? Where? Why?

When? Where? How? Why?

When? Where? To what extent/degree? What?

To what extent/degree? When? Where? How?

What are the three questions that adjectives can answer?

Who? What? When? Where?

Who? What kind? To what extent/degree?

Which one? What kind? To what extent/degree

Which one? What kind? How many?

How many adjectives and articles are there in the following sentence? The blue car roared around the narrow corner and hit an old oak tree.  

What is the part of speech for the word "quickly" in the sentence: "she ran quickly to catch the bus.".

Adverb 

Identify the part of speech for the word "cat" in the sentence: "The fluffy cat chased a butterfly."

Choose the correct part of speech for the word "and" in the sentence: "she likes to read books and write stories.".

Conjunction

What is the part of speech for the word "happy" in the sentence: "The happy children played in the park."

Adjective 

Identify the part of speech for the word "quickly" in the sentence: "She finished her homework quickly."

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1. "My sister speaks good English." Which word is a verb?

2. Verbs are one type of word, and ________ are another type of word.

3. How many different types of word, or "parts of speech", does English have?

4. Different parts of speech have different jobs. What do verbs like "run" and "learn" do?

5. "Let's watch a funny movie." Which word is a noun?

6. "Do you like your new teacher?" Which word is an adjective?

7. Adjectives are words like "hot" and "loud" that tell us more about

8. Another part of speech is the adverb. These are words like "quickly" and "quietly" that tell us more about

9. "I always study hard before a test." In this sentence, which word is an adverb?

10. "The test wasn't difficult, so I passed easily." The word "difficult" is

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Parts of Speech Quiz

Hey there! Get ready for a super fun Parts of Speech Quiz we’ve created just for you. It’s a cool way to test how well you know your English grammar!

Parts of speech are the building blocks of sentences. They include nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more. Each part of speech plays a different role in a sentence, like naming things, showing actions, or describing things.

So, jump into this quiz to challenge yourself and see how much you remember. It’s a fantastic way to brush up on your grammar skills and have some fun at the same time. Ready to start? Let’s go!

1. Which part of speech often answers questions like "how," "when," or "where"?

Explanation:.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and often answer questions like "how," "when," or "where."

2. What is a pronoun?

Pronouns are used in place of nouns to avoid repetition. Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they'.

3. Identify the adjective in the following sentence: "The red apple is sweet."

An adjective describes or modifies a noun. In this sentence, 'red' is the adjective describing the noun 'apple'.

4. What is the main function of a conjunction?

Conjunctions are used to link words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

5. Which part of speech shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word?

Prepositions are words that show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word, indicating time, place, direction, etc.

6. Choose the verb in the following sentence: "She quickly ran to the store."

Verbs express actions, states, or occurrences. In this sentence, 'ran' is the verb indicating the action.

7. What is an interjection?

Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotions or feelings, often standing alone. Examples include 'Wow!', 'Oh!', 'Alas!'.

8. What does an article do in a sentence?

Articles are used to introduce nouns. 'A' and 'an' are indefinite articles, while 'the' is a definite article.

9. In the sentence "I love the blue ocean," what part of speech is "blue"?

An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. In this sentence, 'blue' is an adjective describing the noun 'ocean'.

10. Identify the preposition in the following sentence: "After the movie, we went to dinner."

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word, indicating time, place, direction, etc. 'After' is the preposition in this sentence.

11. Which of these is a coordinating conjunction?

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. 'And' is a coordinating conjunction.

12. In the sentence "That is hers," what part of speech is "hers"?

'Hers' is a possessive pronoun, indicating that something belongs to her.

13. What type of word typically modifies a noun?

Adjectives are words used to describe or modify nouns or pronouns.

14. Choose the verb in the following sentence: "They are reading books."

'Reading' is the main verb in this sentence, describing the action being performed by the subject 'They'.

15. What part of speech answers the question "which one"?

Adjectives often answer questions like "which one," "what kind," or "how many" about the nouns they modify.

16. Which word is an interjection in the sentence "Well, I never thought I'd see that!"

'Well' is an interjection here, expressing surprise or emotion.

17. Identify the preposition in the sentence: "She sat beside her friend."

'Beside' is a preposition indicating the spatial relationship between 'she' and 'her friend'.

18. In the sentence "I can't believe how quickly time flies," what part of speech is "quickly"?

'Quickly' is an adverb modifying the verb 'flies', indicating the manner in which time flies.

19. What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

Conjunctions are used to link words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

20. Choose the pronoun in the following sentence: "He gave her a gift."

'Her' is a pronoun used to replace the noun indicating the person who received the gift.

21. What part of speech typically shows an action or state of being?

Verbs are words that show actions or states of being.

22. In the sentence "They laughed at the joke," which word is a preposition?

'At' is a preposition showing the relationship between 'laughed' and 'the joke'.

23. Which of the following is a possessive pronoun?

'Yours' is a possessive pronoun, indicating ownership or possession.

24. What is an adverb?

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, often indicating manner, degree, duration, frequency, etc.

25. In the sentence "Oh no, I forgot the keys!", what part of speech is "Oh no"?

'Oh no' is an interjection expressing surprise or dismay.

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• Q 1 Informative speech, entertainment speech, and persuasive speech are types of speech according to purpose. false true 60 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 2 Informative speech aims to influence your audience to change the way they think, and to  believe your ideas. true false 60 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 3 Entertainment speech aims to make your audience feel relaxed by enjoying your funny and uplifting stories. true false 60 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 4 Persusive speech aims to express essential information for your audience to understand a concept or an idea. false true 60 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 5 Informative speech aims to convey information about any concept, object, event, procedure, or person to an audience or a group of people. true false 60 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 6 Which from the following situations is an example of giving an informative speech? You convince a group of students to grown their own plants in their backyard. You discuss to the parents the different learning modalities for the New Normal. You make your audience laugh with your embarassing and funny stories. You persuade the administration to allow the particpants to have a break after the 3-day seminar. 120 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 7 Which from the following situations is an example of giving a persuasive speech? You share to a group of young people some tips to save money. You move the audience with how you deal and overcome a serious health condition. You prove to the group of consumers the effectivity of your product, and encourage them to buy it. You tell your audience about the concept of health hygiene and sanitation. 120 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 8 Which from the following statements or expressions show  the concept of an informative speech? “The guidelines on getting an appointment are posted already. The guidelines aim to serve our clients better.” “I urge you to continue your education. Know your priorities. Act until you have your strength.” "If you do not want to miss the promo, I encourage you to avail the discounted price by buying these items today.” "This team is a family to me. I enjoy the closeness and connection between and among us." 120 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 9 Which from the following statements or expressions show the concept of an entertainment speech? "This team is a family to me. I enjoy the closeness and connection between and among us." “I urge you to continue your education. Know your priorities. Act until you have your strength.” "If you do not want to miss the promo, I encourage you to avail the discounted price by buying these items today.” “The guidelines on getting an appointment are posted already. The guidelines aim to serve our clients better.” 120 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17
• Q 10 Which from the following statements or expressions show the concept of a persuasive speech? "If you do not want to miss the promo, I encourage you to avail the discounted price by buying these items today.” “The guidelines on getting an appointment are posted already. The guidelines aim to serve our clients better.” "This team is a family to me. I enjoy the closeness and connection between and among us." "I am giving some tips and guidelines to the new agents who are selling house and lot." 120 s EN11/12OC-Ifj17

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This aims to provide information to the audience.

Informative

Entertainment

Types of informative that explains a concept, theme or an abstract.

Description

Demonstration

This aims to convince audience to do something.

Aims to amuse or lighten the mood of audience through telling jokes or funny stories.

Descriptive

Types of informative that creates a clear picture of an object in the minds of the listener.

Uses jokes, exaggerations or puns.

Appeal to audience emotions.

Appeal to logic or reason.

Reading news on Covid-19 pandemic.

How would you appear confident in front of your audience?

Tell nonsense things

Speak loudly

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