Grammar and Parts of Speech Quiz

Which word in the sentence is a noun? The astronomer carefully observed the distant planets through the high-powered telescope.

• observed

• carefully

• astronomer

• distant

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which sentence contains an adverb?

• The dog barked at the mail carrier.

• She gracefully danced across the stage.

• The mountain is covered in snow.

• He is a talented musician.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the adjective in the sentence. The enormous oak tree provided shade for the weary travelers.

• enormous

• provided

• travelers

• shade

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Which word in the sentence is a verb? The scientist conducted a complex experiment in the laboratory.

• scientist

• conducted

• complex

• experiment

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which sentence correctly uses a pronoun?

• They enjoyed the thrilling roller coaster ride.

• The cat chased the mouse around the house.

• Lightning struck the tall tree.

• The storm clouds covered the sky.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following is an example of an adverb?

• Quickly

• Happy

• Chair

• Teacher

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What part of speech is the word "bravely" in the sentence below? The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to rescue the trapped family.

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Verb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following sentences contains a proper noun?

• She visited the museum on Saturday.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The river flows swiftly in spring.

• The stars twinkled in the night sky.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which word in the sentence is an adjective? The ancient ruins of the temple fascinated the tourists.

• ruins

• temple

• fascinated

• ancient

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.K.5B

What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

• To describe a noun

• To replace a noun

• To show action

• To modify a verb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D