Parts of Speech Quiz

What is the definition for an adjective?

• something that describes or modifies nouns and other adjectives

• something that describes or modifies only nouns

• something that describes or modifies verbs, adverbs and nouns

• something that describes or modifies only verbs

What is the definition of a noun?

• something that describes or modifies adjectives

• something that describes or modifies adverbs

• a person, place, thing or idea

• a name of something an adjective describes

The highly enthusiastic crowd went wild when the musician hit the stage.

What part of speech is the word HIGHLY in the sentence above?

• adverb

• adjective

• verb

• noun

Andrea took Mario's advice and talked directly to the teacher about her grade.

What part of speech is the word MARIO'S as it is used in the sentence above?

• adverb

• adjective

• noun

• verb

Jack could not believe his eyes.

What part of speech is the word HIS as it is used in the sentence above?

• adverb

• adjective

• noun

• verb

The lion cub pounced on his brother just like their mom had taught him to.

What part of speech is the word POUNCED as it is used in the sentence above?

• adverb

• adjective

• noun

• verb

I am hungry.

What part of speech is the word AM as it is used in the sentence above?

• adverb

• adjective

• noun

• verb

The very tired mom cried loudly when her fussy baby refused to stop screaming.

How many adjectives are in the sentence above?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 5

The Flamenco dancer twirled happily for her audience.

How many nouns are in the sentence above?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 1

Which part of speech has the biggest job because it has the most things to describe or modify?

• adjective

• adverb

• noun

• vern