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Part of speech Quiz

Total questions: 174

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I *liked* ( __________ ) *her* ( __________ ) better than anyother classmate.

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

adverb

d)

noun

2.

When she was *lying*( )in the park an insect bit her.

4 lines
3.

This is not *your* ( __________ ) pencil but his.

a)

conjunction

b)

interjection

c)

pronoun

d)

preposition

4.

We shall not leave *unless* ( __________ ) you permit us.

a)

conjunction

b)

interjection

c)

pronoun

d)

preposition

5.

They have *other*aspects to look into as well.

a)

adverb

b)

verb

c)

adjective

6.

*She*( __________ ) goes for the morning walk regularly.

a)

conjunction

b)

interjection

c)

pronoun

d)

preposition

7.

There is still some juice *in *( __________ ) the bottle.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

8.

The Jasmine flowers smell *sweet*. ( __________ )

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

9.

They have several renowned *friends*.

a)

noun

b)

adverb

c)

interjection

10.

She *frequently* ( __________ ) goes to the temple.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

11.

A beautiful girl was doing her tasks *quickly* ( __________ ).

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

12.

*Alas!* ( __________ ) He coudn't come here.

a)

conjunction

b)

interjection

c)

pronoun

d)

preposition

13.

The body of the cupboard is made of *iron*. ( __________ )

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

14.

She *cut*herself while chopping the fruits.

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

adverb

15.

He was having a very *high*

a)

adjective

b)

verb

c)

pronoun

16.

He was *angry*due to the prank.

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

pronoun

17.

*Hurrah! *( __________ ) I have cleared all examinations.

a)

conjunction

b)

interjection

c)

pronoun

d)

preposition

18.

Sheetal is *performing* ( __________ ) her responsibilities properly.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

19.

These people reside in a tiny clustered village *above*the stream of water.

a)

adverb

b)

pronoun

c)

preposition

20.

Today he is the *happiest* man in the entire universe

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

preposition

21.

*You* ( __________ ) took him by holding his hand.

a)

conjunction

b)

interjection

c)

pronoun

d)

preposition

22.

*Choose* the most liked dress for the party.

a)

verb

b)

pronoun

c)

noun

23.

She went to the mall *but* ( __________ ) did not purchase anything new.

a)

conjunction

b)

interjection

c)

preposition

d)

pronoun

24.

The painting mader by the artist is *almost*( __________ ) impeccable.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

25.

Find out the correct and the most appropriate type of speech in the following parts of speech exercises; Sheela went to the stationary to purchase *books* ( __________ ).

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

26.

He was fuming in anger *but*never said a single word.

a)

interjection

b)

noun

c)

conjunction

27.

A sports bike goes *fast*.

a)

adverb

b)

verb

c)

adjective

28.

There seems to be a dog *under*the table.

a)

conjunction

b)

interjection

c)

preposition

29.

A *rich* ( __________ ) man purchased a *stunning* ( __________ )jewellery.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

30.

The path is *to* ( __________ ) cross by.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

31.

Nina is the creative student *in* the classroom.

a)

interjection

b)

preposition

c)

verb

32.

The kitten is hiding *under* ( __________ ) the table.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

33.
The falcon soared majestically.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
34.
My best friend.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
35.
Under the ocean blue.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
36.
The best ham sandwich in Colorado.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
37.
As it began to snow on the roads.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
38.

Because the wizard cast a spell.

a)

Phrase

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Independent Clause

39.
For twenty days.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
40.
While my guitar gently weeps.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
41.
With the blue shirt.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
42.

So I'm earning an A on this quiz.

a)

Phrase

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Independent Clause

43.
fighting in Narnia
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
44.
I failed my test
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
45.
after I walked away from the explosion
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
46.
as Sarah rode the flying pig
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
47.
Sam loved chicken
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
48.
she fell down the stairs
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
49.
the picture is beautiful
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
50.
the dog sneezed
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
51.
as I colored
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
52.

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

the orange cat ran quickly

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent clause

53.

What is the subject?

the orange cat ran quickly

a)

orange

b)

cat

c)

ran

d)

quickly

e)

there is no subject

54.

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

the ugliest puppy in the litter

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent clause

55.
On Friday, the ball. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
56.
She is so funny. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
57.
Go home! (You)
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
58.
Today in Science. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
59.
The storm blew in on Saturday. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
60.
Thanksgiving is coming. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
61.
I fell down.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
62.
At the bowling alley, a dog.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
63.
Beauty and the Beast. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
64.
I hope I passed! 
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
65.
The falcon soared majestically.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
66.
My best friend.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
67.
Under the ocean blue.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
68.
The best ham sandwich in Colorado.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
69.
As it began to snow on the roads.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
70.

Because the wizard cast a spell.

a)

Phrase

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Independent Clause

71.
For twenty days.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
72.
While my guitar gently weeps.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
73.
With the blue shirt.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
74.

So I'm earning an A on this quiz.

a)

Phrase

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Independent Clause

75.
The falcon soared majestically.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
76.
My best friend.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
77.
Under the ocean blue.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
78.
The best ham sandwich in Colorado.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
79.
As it began to snow on the roads.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
80.

Because the wizard cast a spell.

a)

Phrase

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Independent Clause

81.
For twenty days.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
82.
While my guitar gently weeps.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
83.
With the blue shirt.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
84.

So I'm earning an A on this quiz.

a)

Phrase

b)

Dependent Clause

c)

Independent Clause

85.

What is a phrase?

a)

A sentence

b)

A small group of words standing together with no subject

c)

A Verb

d)

Something that is used to help go on a walk

86.

What is a clause?

a)

A clause is a part of a complex or compound sentence like “Bob went to the market with John."

b)

A small group of words that are standing together.

c)

An adjective

d)

A verb

87.

What are the 2 types of clauses?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Subordinate

d)

Co-ordinate

88.

Which one is a dependent clause?

a)

Bob is an awesome kid.

b)

With John

c)

Abhinav, Praneeth and Sayhan are legends.

d)

George Washington was the first president of the USA.

89.

Which one is an Independent clause?

a)

I am going to USA today. Vernon Dudley Red

b)

Until Next time

c)

Susan with Fred

d)

Vernon Dudley Red

90.

Which ones are a phrase?

a)

In my room

b)

Bob is in his room.

c)

Joe is in.

d)

In her house

91.

Bob is a legend. This is a dependent clause.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

How is my quiz?

4 lines
93.

Dudley is funny. Dependent or Independent

(a)  

94.

Dwayne Johnson is a bodybuilder.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

95.

The timid cat.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

96.

Harry at home.

a)

Phrase

b)

Clause

97.

His room.

a)

Clause

b)

Phrase

98.

Gregory has 8 shoes. Independent or Dependent.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

99.

Harry Potter is not a wizard

a)

dependent

b)

independent

100.

Is with Bob

a)

Dependent

b)

Independent

101.

BONUS Question: All simple sentences are independent clauses.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

Which of the following is a CLAUSE?

a)

we walked slowly

b)

before the halls

c)

around the block

d)

heard the sirens

103.

Which of the following is a PHRASE?

a)

I will never go again

b)

I am feeling ill

c)

See the movie later

d)

That restaurant is unclean

104.

Which of the following is a PHRASE?

a)

I was embarrassed

b)

I arrived late

c)

I forgot my present

d)

at the party

105.

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.


It is important to assign homework to middle school students.

a)

PHRASE

b)

CLAUSE

106.

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.


High school students still benefit from completing homework.

a)

PHRASE

b)

CLAUSE

107.

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.


I often write down my thoughts in my journal at the end of the day.

a)

PHRASE

b)

CLAUSE

108.

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.


Fleas can jump up to 7 inches high.

a)

PHRASE

b)

CLAUSE

109.

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?


I can visit them soon because I have time off work.

a)

DEPENDENT

b)

INDEPENDENT

110.

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?


After my friend ate the sandwich, she felt really sick.

a)

DEPENDENT

b)

INDEPENDENT

111.

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?


Everyone sighed when the game was finished.

a)

DEPENDENT

b)

INDEPENDENT

112.

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?


After she read my email, she went to the principal.

a)

DEPENDENT

b)

INDEPENDENT

113.

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?


I loved the dessert that Francis bought.

a)

DEPENDENT

b)

INDEPENDENT

114.

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?


I knew Sasha would get a good grade even if she didn't study.

a)

DEPENDENT

b)

INDEPENDENT

115.

Is the underlined clause DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT?


Now that we have moved to a new state, we are much happier.

a)

DEPENDENT

b)

INDEPENDENT

116.

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.


Did you know that cats are capable of making 100 sounds?

a)

PHRASE

b)

CLAUSE

117.

Identify the underlined word group as a PHRASE or a CLAUSE.


The muscles in cats' ears help them keep their balance.

a)

PHRASE

b)

CLAUSE

118.

Which of the following is a CLAUSE?

a)

I will drive with my sister

b)

rather than ride

c)

the bus home tonight

d)

get home later than usual

119.
Identify the appositive or appositive phrase. 
Howie, Ms. Thorpe's kitten, likes to jump into the dryer. 
a)
Ms. Thorpe's kitten
b)
likes to jump
c)
into the dryer 
d)
likes to jump into the dryer 
120.
Identify the appositive or appositive phrase: 
We climbed the mountain, Pike's Peak, yesterday.
a)
We climbed
b)
yesterday 
c)
We climbed the mountain
d)
Pike's Peak 
121.
Identify the appositive or appositive phrase. 
Thursday, the day after tomorrow, is Thanksgiving. 
a)
the day after tomorrow 
b)
 Thursday
c)
is Thanksgiving 
d)
Thursday is Thaksgiving
122.
Identify the adjective clause.
The paintings that you saw in the museum were original works by Picasso. 
a)
were original works
b)
that you saw in the museum
c)
in the museum
d)
The paintings that you saw
123.
Identify the adjective clause. 
The movie, which we will see tonight, is supposed to be very funny. 
a)
The movie
b)
is supposed to be very funny
c)
The movie is supposed to be very funny
d)
which we will see tonight
124.
Identify the adjective clause. 
She is the player whom we saw the last time.
a)
whom we saw 
b)
whom we saw the last time 
c)
He is the pitcher
d)
the pitcher whom we saw the last time
125.
Identify the adjective clause. 
Ms. Thorpe's cat, whose collar is gone, ran out of the house. 
a)
whose collar
b)
The cat
c)
whose collar is gone
d)
ran out of the house
126.
Identify the adverb clause.
Tom is frustrated when he can't play. 
a)
he can't play
b)
when he can't play
c)
Tom is frustrated
d)
is frustrated
127.
Identify the adverb clause. 
Whenever Weston is late, he calls his mother. 
a)
Weston is late
b)
he calls his
c)
Whenever Weston is late
d)
he calls his mother
128.
Identify the adverb clause. 
Gabby can have dessert if she finishes her dinner.
a)
if she finishes her dinner
b)
have dessert 
c)
her dinner
d)
Gabby can have dessert
129.
Identify the adverb clause. 
Because the bus was late, my sister took me to school. 
a)
My sister
b)
took me to school 
c)
Because the bus was late
d)
my sister took me 
130.
Identify the adverb clause. 
Anna charges her phone before she leaves home. 
a)
charges her phone
b)
she leaves home
c)
Anna charges her phone
d)
before she leaves home
131.
Identify the prepositional phrase. 
The truck in the parking lot has a broken headlight.
a)
the parking lot 
b)
The truck in the parking lot
c)
in the parking lot 
d)
has a broken headlight 
132.
Identify the prepositional phrase. 
The students in Ms. Thorpe's class got brownies. 
a)
The students
b)
The students in 
c)
in Ms. Thorpe's class
d)
Ms. Thorpe's class got brownies
133.
Identify the prepositional phrase. 
The haunted house on the hill has a new owner. 
a)
has a new owner 
b)
The haunted house 
c)
on the hill 
d)
The haunted house on the hill
134.
Identify the prepositional phrase. 
Ms. Thorpe explained the rules of the competition. 
a)
the rules of 
b)
of the competition 
c)
Ms. Thorpe explained 
d)
explained the rules of 
135.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
I left my homework in my locker and lost points on the assignment.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
136.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
We went trick-or treating last night my sister went with us.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
137.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
Until you do everything on your list
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
138.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
Because my mom told me I had to help clean up the mess my brother and sister made.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
139.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
I wish I could sleep in on Saturday, but I have a 7 am basketball game.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
140.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
All through the halls and in all of the classrooms
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
141.

Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?

Mr. Jones ran over my bike i left it in the middle of the driveway it got run over.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

142.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
I want to go to the concert so badly Taylor Swift is my favorite singer.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
143.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
If you complete all of your homework and do the dishes, you can go to the movies with your friends.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
144.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, or only one can win.
b)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, for only one can win.
c)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, nor only one can win.
d)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, but only one can win.
145.
Harry Potter lived with his cousin Dudley.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On
146.
While Hagrid was taking care of Harry.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On
147.
Hermione and Ron were Harry's best friends while he was at Hogwarts they played quidditch together.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-On
c)
Sentence
148.
Dudley got upset when he did not have enough ice cream.
a)
Run-On
b)
Fragment
c)
Sentence
149.
JK Rowling wrote many.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On
150.
Snape is an expert at potions.
a)
Fragment
b)
Sentence
c)
Run-On
151.
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun it is an inner planet.
a)
Run-On
b)
Sentence
c)
Fragment
152.
The Moon doesn't produce its own light.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-On
c)
Sentence
153.
These craters are. 
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On
154.
Julia is always helping other people she hardly has time for herself.
a)
Sentence
b)
Run-On
c)
Fragment
155.

Those cookies were yummy I ate three of them!

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

156.

A fork, a spoon, a knife, a bowl, and a plate.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

157.

I don't understand what's going on can someone please explain?

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

158.

I'm going to the store to get some cheese.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

159.

This is going to be a long hike are you sure you can make it?

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

160.

Climbing up the side of the big, scary mountain.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

161.

Triangles have three sides and three angles.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

162.

That high pitched, incredibly annoying whistle.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

163.

If the light is red, that means "stop."

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

164.

My fan is broken, I am getting very hot, I need to buy a new one.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

165.

My new watch has a compass, a timer, and an alarm.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

166.

My mom's delicious cream cheese brownies.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

167.

Getting very hyper and out of control.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

168.

My sister likes reading.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

169.

Sometimes I have dreams they're usually about kittens.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

170.

I tried sushi for the first time yesterday, and it was delicious!

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

171.

Finding it very hard to concentrate on the task at hand.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

172.

I like playing soccer, I like to kick the ball, I scored a goal in the last game.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

173.

A long and heartfelt letter from my son.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

174.

Your socks are gross and smelly don't leave them in my room.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

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