Parts of Speech (kind of easy quiz)

Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. Which of the following is a noun?

• run

• quickly

• book

• happy

Verbs are words that show action or state of being. Which of the following is a verb?

• big

• play

• on

• under

Adjectives describe nouns. Which of the following is an adjective?

• eat

• blue

• because

• with

Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Which of the following is an adverb?

• dog

• very

• and

• to

Pronouns are words that replace nouns. True or False?

• True

• False

Prepositions show relationships between nouns or pronouns and other words. True or False?

• True

• False

Conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses. True or False?

Interjections are words that express strong feelings or emotions. True or False?

The boy is _____ . (adjective)

We _____ to the park yesterday. (verb)