Parts Of Speech Quiz, Honors
Can you imagine how the world would be if we did not have the sense of speech? Well, as you think about that, prepare to take up the challenge quiz below. All the best as you try it out.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What part of speech indicates location?
- A.
Conjunction
- B.
Preposition
- C.
Noun
- D.
Pronoun
Correct Answer
B. PrepositionExplanation
A preposition is a part of speech that indicates the location of an object or a person in relation to something else. It shows the position or direction of something and is usually followed by a noun or pronoun. Examples of prepositions indicating location include "in," "on," "at," "under," "beside," and "between." Therefore, the correct answer is preposition.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Adjectives ONLY describe nouns
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, providing more information about their qualities or characteristics. They add details to help paint a clearer picture of the noun being described. Therefore, it is correct to say that adjectives only describe nouns.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What part of speech is missing from the sentence below? Wow, I knew you were athletic but I did not know you could leap over the fence in one jump!
Correct Answer
adverbExplanation
The correct answer is adverb. In the sentence, the word "not" is missing, which would function as an adverb. The word "not" is used to negate the verb "know" and adds the meaning of "did not have knowledge." Therefore, the missing part of speech is an adverb.Rate this question:
- 4.
What part of speech needs to be used in the blank below? If you lose your checkbook, ________ the bank immediately.
Correct Answer
verbExplanation
The blank in the sentence requires a verb to complete the sentence grammatically and convey the intended meaning. In this case, the verb "contact" or "notify" would be appropriate to fill the blank. These verbs indicate the action of getting in touch with or informing the bank about the lost checkbook.Rate this question:
- 5.
"You finished the chapter already? You must read quick!" According to what you know about parts of speech, what word needs to be corrected in the above quote?
Correct Answer
quickExplanation
The word that needs to be corrected in the above quote is "quick". The correct form should be "quickly" as an adverb is required to modify the verb "read" in this sentence.Rate this question:
- 6.
How many prepositions are in the sentence below? Before I learned to work hard in all I do, I did not find much success around me.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
The sentence contains three prepositions: "Before," "in," and "around." These words show the relationships between different parts of the sentence. "Before" indicates a time relationship, "in" indicates a location or manner relationship, and "around" indicates a location relationship.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What part of speech needs to be used in the blank below? You're under no ____________ to buy anything.
Correct Answer
nounExplanation
The blank in the sentence requires a noun to complete the sentence grammatically. This is because the word "no" is used as a determiner to modify the noun that follows it. In this case, the noun "obligation" would be a suitable choice to convey the meaning that there is no requirement or duty to buy anything.Rate this question:
- 8.
True of false: Based on what you know about parts of speech, the below sentence is grammatically correct: Everyone, including the students, teachers and administration, are attending the football game this weekend.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically incorrect because it contains a subject-verb agreement error. The subject "everyone" is singular, but the verb "are attending" is plural. The correct verb form should be "is attending" to agree with the singular subject.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Based on what you know about parts of speech, the below sentence is grammatically correct: "I should know every answer; I read the book thoroughly!"
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct because it follows the rules of subject-verb agreement and uses the appropriate parts of speech. The subject "I" is followed by the verb "should know," which agrees in tense and number. The adverb "thoroughly" modifies the verb "read," indicating the manner in which the action was done. Overall, the sentence is structurally sound and conveys a clear meaning.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In the sentence below, "about" is being used as an ...? I'm about to ace this exam!
- A.
Conjunction
- B.
Preposition
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
D. AdverbExplanation
"About" is being used as an adverb in the given sentence. It modifies the verb "ace" and indicates the speaker's state or intention of being on the verge of acing the exam. Adverbs often modify verbs and provide additional information about the action or state described by the verb. In this case, "about" modifies the verb "ace" by indicating the speaker's readiness or preparedness for acing the exam.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many pronouns are used in the sentence below? I don't want to give away the ending of Dark Knight Rises for anyone who hasn't seen it.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
The sentence contains three pronouns: "I," "anyone," and "it."Rate this question:
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- 12.
The underlined word is an example of what part of speech? The praying mantis is used in greenhouses for inscent control.
- A.
Adverb
- B.
Conjunction
- C.
Preposition
- D.
Noun
Correct Answer
C. PrepositionExplanation
The underlined word "in" is an example of a preposition. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. In this case, "in" shows the relationship between the praying mantis and greenhouses, indicating that the praying mantis is used inside the greenhouses for insect control.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The underlined word is an example of what part of speech? Mike is quite proud of being chosen as Romeo for the school's play.
- A.
Adjective
- B.
Adverb
- C.
Conjunction
- D.
Interjection
Correct Answer
A. AdjectiveExplanation
The underlined word "proud" describes the noun "Mike" and tells us more about his feelings. Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns or pronouns, and in this sentence, "proud" is modifying the noun "Mike." Therefore, the underlined word is an adjective.Rate this question:
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- 14.
"Is" "am" and "are" are all examples of state of being verbs?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
"Is," "am," and "are" are all examples of state of being verbs because they are used to indicate a state or condition of existence. These verbs are used to connect the subject of a sentence to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject. They do not show action, but rather express a state of being or a relationship between the subject and the rest of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The underlined word is an example of what type of part of speech? "This was the culture from which I sprang. This is the terror from which I fled." - Richard Wright
- A.
Preposition
- B.
Noun
- C.
Verb
- D.
Adverb
Correct Answer
C. VerbExplanation
The underlined word "sprang" is the past tense form of the verb "spring." It is used to describe an action that the speaker performed in the past. In this context, it indicates that the speaker originated or came from the mentioned culture.Rate this question:
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- 16.
The underlined word is an example of what type of part of speech? "This was the culture from which I sprang. This is the terror from which I fled." - Richard Wright
- A.
Preposition
- B.
Pronoun
- C.
Interjection
- D.
Noun
Correct Answer
B. PronounExplanation
The underlined word "which" is a pronoun. It is used to refer to something mentioned previously in the sentence, in this case, the culture and the terror. Pronouns are words that replace nouns or noun phrases to avoid repetition. In this sentence, "which" is used to avoid repeating the phrases "the culture" and "the terror."Rate this question:
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- 17.
The underlined word is an example of what type of part of speech? "This was the culture from which I sprang. This is the terror from which I fled." - Richard Wright
- A.
Noun
- B.
Pronoun
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Preposition
Correct Answer
D. PrepositionExplanation
The underlined word "from" is a preposition. It is used to show the relationship between the noun "culture" and the verb "sprang", indicating the origin or source of the culture. It is also used to show the relationship between the noun "terror" and the verb "fled", indicating the cause or reason for the terror.Rate this question:
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