Parts of Speech Quiz

What is a noun?

• A person, place, or thing.

• A description.

Answer explanation

A noun is defined as a person, place, or thing, making the first answer choice correct. The second choice, 'A description,' does not accurately represent what a noun is.

An __________________ describes a noun or a pronoun. It tells us what kind, how many, or which one.

• A noun.

• A verb.

• An adjective.

Answer explanation

An adjective describes a noun or pronoun by indicating what kind, how many, or which one. Therefore, the correct answer is 'An adjective.' as it directly fits the definition provided in the question.

A verb….

• Tells what action someone is doing.

• Can express a state of being.

• Both a & b.

Answer explanation

A verb indicates actions (e.g., run, jump) and can also express states of being (e.g., is, are). Therefore, the correct answer is 'Both a & b' as it encompasses both definitions.

Which word in this sentence is the pronoun:

“He was going to the masjid.”

• He

• Yusuf

• Going

Answer explanation

In the sentence "He was going to the masjid," the word "He" is a pronoun that refers to a person. Pronouns replace nouns, and in this case, "He" replaces the name of the person being discussed.

What is the adverb in this sentence:

“They were praying slowly with khushoo’.”

• Praying

• They

• Khushoo’

• Slowly

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'slowly' describes how they were praying, making it an adverb. The other options are not adverbs: 'praying' is a verb, 'they' is a pronoun, and 'khushoo’' is a noun.

"The cat sleeps." Which part of speech is used in the word "sleeps"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

Answer explanation

The word 'sleeps' describes an action performed by the cat, making it a verb. Verbs indicate what the subject is doing, which in this case is sleeping.

"Ramadhan is coming up soon insha'Allah!" What part of speech is used in the word "Ramadhan"?

• Place

• Noun

• Pronoun

Answer explanation

The word 'Ramadhan' refers to a specific month in the Islamic calendar, making it a noun. Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas, which fits the definition for 'Ramadhan'.

"The carpets in the musalla (prayer space) are green." What part of speech is used in the word "green"?

• Adjective

• Adverb

Answer explanation

The word 'green' describes the carpets, indicating their color. Therefore, it functions as an adjective, which is a part of speech that modifies nouns. The correct answer is 'Adjective'.

"I am taking a quiz." What part of speech is used in the word "I" in this sentence?

• Pronoun

• Adverb

Answer explanation

In the sentence, "I" is a pronoun that refers to the speaker. Pronouns replace nouns and are used to avoid repetition. Therefore, the correct part of speech for "I" is "Pronoun."

"During Dhuhr we pray silently." What part of speech is being used in the word "silently"

• Adverb

• Adjective

• Noun

Answer explanation

The word "silently" describes how the prayer is performed, indicating the manner of the action. Therefore, it functions as an adverb, which modifies the verb "pray." Thus, the correct answer is "Adverb."