Parts of Speech Quiz 2025

Which part of speech is used to describe or modify a noun?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Pronoun

Answer explanation

An adjective is a part of speech that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it, such as its qualities or characteristics. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Adjective'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following best defines a noun?

• An action word

• A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that joins words or groups of words

Answer explanation

A noun is defined as a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. This distinguishes it from other parts of speech, such as verbs (actions) or adjectives (descriptions). Therefore, the correct choice is the second option.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

• To join two clauses

• To replace a noun

• To show action

• To describe a verb

Answer explanation

A pronoun functions to replace a noun in a sentence, helping to avoid repetition and making sentences clearer. For example, instead of saying 'Maria likes Maria's book,' we can say 'Maria likes her book.'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following best defines an adverb?

• A word that modifies a noun

• A word that shows action

• A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• A word that names a place

Answer explanation

An adverb is defined as a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, providing more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. This makes the correct choice the third option.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the definition of a verb?

• An action word

• A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• A word that names a person, place, or thing

• A word that expresses emotion

Answer explanation

A verb is defined as a word that shows action (like 'run') or a state of being (like 'is'). The other options describe different parts of speech, but only the first choice accurately defines a verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which of the following is the definition of a conjunction?

• A word that shows strong emotion

• A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses

• A word that replaces a noun

• A word that describes a verb

Answer explanation

A conjunction is defined as a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses. This distinguishes it from other parts of speech, such as interjections, pronouns, and adjectives, which serve different grammatical functions.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is a preposition?

• A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence

• A word that names a person, place, or thing

• A word that joins two sentences

• A word that describes a noun

Answer explanation

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence, making the first answer choice correct. Other options describe different parts of speech.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which of the following best defines an interjection?

• A word that modifies a noun

• A word that expresses an abrupt remark or exclamation

• A word that joins two clauses

• A word that shows action

Answer explanation

An interjection is a word that expresses strong emotion or sudden feeling, such as 'wow!' or 'ouch!'. This distinguishes it from other parts of speech like nouns, verbs, or conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following best defines a linking verb?

• A verb that connects the subject to a word that describes or identifies it

• A verb that shows physical action

• A verb that modifies a noun

• A verb that joins two sentences

Answer explanation

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or identifies it, such as 'is' or 'seem'. This definition distinguishes it from action verbs, modifiers, or conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

In the sentence "The cat slept on the mat," what part of speech is "cat"?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'cat' is a noun because it names a specific animal. Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas, making 'cat' the correct choice here.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B