Parts of Speech and Sentence Structure Quiz

Which part of speech describes or modifies nouns?

• Verbs

• Adjectives

• Adverbs

• Pronouns

What is the function of coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)?

• Join independent clauses

• Show relationships between nouns and other words

• Express emotions

• Replace nouns

Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?

• apple

• city

• James

• happiness

What type of sentence is 'Can I have a cookie?'

• Exclamatory

• Declarative

• Interrogative

• Imperative

Which punctuation mark is used to introduce lists, explanations, or quotations?

• Period

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Colon

What is the definition of a simple sentence?

• Contains a subject and a verb

• Contains two or more independent clauses

• Contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

• Contains one independent clause

Which part of speech shows relationships between nouns and other words?

• Adjectives

• Interjections

• Conjunctions

• Prepositions

What type of sentence is 'I really want a cookie!'?

• Exclamatory

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Declarative

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• Although

• If

• And

What is the definition of a sentence fragment?

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses

• A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

• A sentence lacking a subject or verb

• A sentence with one independent clause