Part of Speech Practice

Look at the first paragraph. Give one example of a passive verb form.

Look at the first paragraph. How long did it take to build the Titanic?

Look at the first paragraph. What does the writer compare the size of the Titanic to?

Look at the third paragraph.

Give one abstract noun from the first sentence.

Look at the third paragraph. What does elegant mean? Pick one answer.

• expensive

• stylish

• entertaining

• sociable

Look at the fourth paragraph. The writer uses language that tells us something frightening suddenly

appeared. Which verb tells us this?

Look at the fourth paragraph. Give a synonym for ship.