Parts of Speech

The students left after the test.

• preposition

• conjunction

• adverb

• verb

Answer explanation

The word 'after' is a preposition that indicates a relationship in time, showing when the students left in relation to the test. Therefore, the correct answer is 'preposition'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Move the pencil here.

• noun
• pronoun
• adjective
• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

I will only ask this question once.

• adjective

• adverb

• pronoun

• preposition

Answer explanation

The word 'only' modifies the verb 'ask' in the sentence, indicating the manner in which the action is performed. Therefore, it functions as an adverb, which describes how often the question will be asked.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

This conversation is too dull for me.

• pronoun

• adverb

• adjective

• conjunction

Answer explanation

The word 'dull' describes the conversation, indicating its quality. Therefore, it functions as an adjective, which modifies a noun. The other options do not fit this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Well, have you ever had this type of sushi?

• interjection

• adverb

• pronoun

• conjunction

Answer explanation

The word 'Well' in the question functions as an interjection, expressing a pause or a reaction before the speaker continues. It is not an adverb, pronoun, or conjunction, making 'interjection' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

The boys played during the storm.

• preposition

• noun

• adjective

• verb

Answer explanation

The word 'during' is a preposition that indicates a relationship in time, showing when the boys played. It connects the action of playing to the time frame of the storm, making 'preposition' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

It was you who won my heart.

• noun

• verb

• pronoun

• conjunction

Answer explanation

The word 'who' in the sentence is a pronoun. It refers to a person and replaces a noun, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Shut the window during the storm.

• adjective

• conjunction

• verb

• noun

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'Shut' is used as a command, indicating an action to be taken. This makes 'shut' a verb, as it describes what the subject should do with the window during the storm.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

The directions are under that book.

• noun

• pronoun

• adjective

• preposition

Answer explanation

The word 'that' in the phrase 'that book' describes the noun 'book', indicating a specific one. Therefore, 'that' functions as an adjective, modifying the noun, making 'adjective' the correct answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Let's have a conversation about your grade.

• preposition

• verb

• conjunction

• noun

Answer explanation

The word 'about' in the sentence functions as a preposition, indicating the relationship between 'conversation' and 'your grade'. It shows what the conversation is regarding, making 'about' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E