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Parts of Speech Challenge

Total questions: 146

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the conjunction in the sentence: I will go to the store and buy some milk.

a)

but

b)

or

c)

and

d)

so

2.

Which word is an adjective in the sentence: The old, wooden chair creaked loudly.

a)

old

b)

chair

c)

wooden

d)

creaked

3.

Identify the conjunction in the sentence: I like both chocolate and vanilla ice cream.

a)

and

b)

not

c)

or

d)

but

4.

Which word is an adjective in the sentence: The fluffy, white clouds floated across the sky.

a)

fluffy

b)

clouds

c)

sky

d)

white

5.

Determine the conjunction in the sentence: I want to go swimming but it's raining outside.

a)

because

b)

and

c)

but

d)

or

6.

Identify the conjunction in the sentence: I will eat pizza or pasta for dinner.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

and

d)

or

7.

SINCE it snowed all night, school was cancelled the next morning.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

d)

Conjunctive adverb

8.

Renee walked home BECAUSE her curfew was approaching.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

d)

Conjunctive adverb

9.

For my birthday, I would like to go bowling, ice skating, OR dancing.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

d)

Conjunctive adverb

10.

William played video games, YET he still finished his homework.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

d)

Conjunctive adverb

11.

WHEN Shanesha has extra time, she reads a book.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

d)

Conjunctive adverb

12.

Todd loves track, BUT he ultimately decided to join the baseball team.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

13.

EITHER Tim OR Joel have the notes for that test.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

d)

Conjunctive adverb

14.

AFTER his mom made dinner, Jeremy did the dishes.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

d)

Conjunctive adverb

15.

The truck delivered two large boxes, FOR Dad had placed an extensive order.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

d)

Conjunctive adverb

16.

WHETHER our family drives OR flies, we'll vacation in Florida.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

d)

Conjunctive adverb

17.

BOTH Carrie AND Juanita ate pizza for lunch.

a)

Coordinating conjunction

b)

Correlative conjunction

c)

Subordinating conjunction

d)

Conjunctive adverb

18.

Jacque appreciates AND adores his puppy.

a)

Coordinating conjunction.

b)

Correlative conjunction.

c)

Subordinating conjunction.

d)

Conjunctive adverb.

19.

ALTHOUGH Ian found his skateboard, he couldn't find his helmet.

a)

coordinating

b)

coorelative

c)

subordinating

d)

conjunctive

20.

What is the purpose of using coordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

a)

To connect independent clauses

b)

To introduce dependent clauses

c)

To emphasize differences between words or phrases

d)

To coordinate two items of equal importance within a sentence

21.

What is the purpose of using correlative conjunctions in a sentence?

a)

To connect independent clauses

b)

To introduce dependent clauses

c)

To emphasize differences between words or phrases

d)

To coordinate two items of equal importance within a sentence

22.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'While I was sleeping, the phone rang.'

a)

While

b)

Sleeping

c)

Phone

d)

Rang

23.

Explain the function of a subordinating conjunction.

a)

Subordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses.

b)

Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and connect them to independent clauses.

c)

Subordinating conjunctions modify verbs in a sentence.

d)

Subordinating conjunctions separate items in a list.

24.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Before we leave, make sure to lock the door.'

a)

Before

b)

Make

c)

Sure

d)

Leave

25.

Which conjunction type connects independent clauses?

a)

coordinating conjunctions

b)

correlative conjunctions

c)

subordinating conjunctions

d)

adverbial conjunctions

26.

List two examples of correlative conjunctions.

a)

neither...or

b)

either...or, neither...nor

c)

both...and

d)

either...and

27.

Find the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Since you are here, let's begin the meeting.'

a)

Because

b)

Therefore

c)

While

d)

Since

28.

Name a common coordinating conjunction.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

so

d)

but

29.

Differentiate between the correlative conjunctions in the sentence: 'Either you study hard, or you will fail the exam.'

a)

both...and

b)

neither...nor

c)

'either...or'

d)

not only...but also

30.

What are correlative conjunctions?

a)

Conjunctions that join words or phrases

b)

Conjunctions that connect independent clauses

c)

Pairs of conjunctions that work together to coordinate two items of equal importance within a sentence.

d)

Conjunctions that introduce dependent clauses

31.

Recognize the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Although it was late, we decided to go for a walk.'

a)

Therefore

b)

Despite

c)

Because

d)

Although

32.

What is a subordinating conjunction?

a)

A subordinating conjunction is a type of punctuation used to separate items in a list.

b)

A subordinating conjunction is a type of verb that connects two independent clauses.

c)

A subordinating conjunction is a type of adverb that modifies a verb.

d)

A subordinating conjunction is a type of conjunction that introduces a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause.

33.

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.'

a)

but

b)

and

c)

so

d)

or

34.

What is a coordinating conjunction?

a)

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

b)

A coordinating conjunction is a word that introduces subordinate clauses.

c)

A coordinating conjunction is a word that separates words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

d)

A coordinating conjunction is a word that emphasizes differences between words, phrases, or clauses.

35.

What will you do ____ the course is nearly over?

a)

after

b)

once

c)

now that

36.

What were you doing ___ I was travelling around Europe?

a)

while

b)

as

c)

after

37.

I do not trust him ___ I do business with him.

a)

as though

b)

even though

c)

although

38.

Please don’t talk ___ the concert has begun.

a)

while

b)

whenever

c)

now that

39.

___ you think it is necessary, send him some more money.

a)

As

b)

When

c)

If

40.

We’ll invite Chris and Mary, ___ that they are interested.

a)

considering

b)

supposing

c)

assuming

41.

You will never make friends ___ you go out and meet people.

a)

if

b)

when

c)

unless

42.

___ you have driven a Porsche, you will never want to drive any other car.

a)

Once

b)

Whenever

c)

After

43.

Stay in your flat ___ somebody sends for you.

a)

as far as

b)

until

c)

since

44.

___ I can see, he has no intention of paying the bill.

a)

As far as

b)

So that

c)

Once

45.

___ you leave school, you’ll be able to get a good job.

a)

As soon as

b)

Since

c)

Now that

46.

___ nobody else seems to want these sandwiches, I’ll eat them.

a)

Since

b)

Seeing that

c)

In case

47.

Call in and say hello ___ you are in town.

a)

whenever

b)

however

c)

wherever

48.

She cried out ___ she had been stung by a wasp.

a)

although

b)

as though

c)

as if

49.

He arrived ___ I was leaving

a)

just as

b)

as long as

c)

as far as

50.

Nobody is to leave ___ I say so.

a)

until

b)

unless

c)

since

d)

as long

51.

___ it is getting late, I suggest we break off now.

a)

As

b)

As though

c)

As soon as

52.

She occasionally travels for work.

a)

Manner

b)

Time

c)

Frequency

53.

The teacher spoke loudly to get the students' attention.

a)

Time

b)

Manner

c)

Frequency

54.

The children played happily in the park.

a)

Time

b)

Manner

c)

Frequency

55.

They are moving to a new house next month.

a)

Time

b)

Frequency

c)

Manner

56.

Ryan rarely eats junk food.

a)

Frequency

b)

Time

c)

Manner

57.

Troy has already finished his homework.

a)

Manner

b)

Frequency

c)

Time

58.

Clara often read books before going to bed.

a)

Time

b)

Manner

c)

Frequency

59.

The food is generally prepared with fresh ingredients.

a)

Manner

b)

Frequency

c)

Time

60.

Which kind of adverb is the underlined word? - "He is so gentle that he never shoots at animals."

a)

frequency

b)

degree

c)

place

61.

Which kind of adverb is the underlined word? - "The watchman frequently makes a round of the office building."

a)

frequency

b)

place

c)

time

d)

manner

62.

Which kind of adverb is the underlined word? - "Mothers look gently at their babies."

a)

time

b)

place

c)

degree

d)

manner

63.

Identify the kind of the underlined adverb in each sentence.


He always greets his teachers whenever he sees them.

a)

time

b)

degree

c)

frequency

d)

manner

64.

Identify the kind of the underlined adverb in each sentence.

Never doubt yourself.

a)

time

b)

degree

c)

manner

d)

frequency

65.

On receiving our call, the doctor responded immediately.

a)

'How' Adverb

b)

'When' Adverb

c)

'Where' Adverb

d)

'How often' Adverb

66.

I hate looking ____ from high places. I have a fear of heights. (Place)

a)

under

b)

near

c)

down

d)

above

67.

Are you sure you've studied ____ to pass the exam? (Degree)

a)

nearly

b)

enough

c)

quite

d)

quickly

68.

I'm sitting ___ so I don't want to move. (Manner)

a)

comfortable

b)

normal

c)

comfortably

d)

normally

69.

Choose the type of adverb used in the following sentence. "Roughly he grabbed her arm."

a)

adverbs of time

b)

adverbs of frequency

c)

adverbs of manner

d)

adverbs of place

e)

connecting adverbs

70.

Choose the type of adverb used in the following sentence. "Water always flows downhill."

a)

adverbs of time

b)

adverbs of frequency

c)

adverbs of manner

d)

adverbs of place

e)

connecting adverbs

71.

Choose the type of adverb used in the following sentence. "I will call you later."

a)

adverbs of time

b)

adverbs of frequency

c)

adverbs of manner

d)

adverbs of place

e)

connecting adverbs

72.

Choose the type of adverb used in the following sentence. "He gently woke the sleeping woman."

a)

adverbs of time

b)

adverbs of frequency

c)

adverbs of manner

d)

adverbs of place

e)

connecting adverbs

73.

Your friend Robert drives a fast car. The word "fast" is ___________.

a)

pronoun

b)

adverb

c)

adjective

74.

That's a lovely painting. The word "lovely" is _____.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

verb

75.

The type of adverb used in the following sentence: I'm not quite sure about my answer.

a)

Linking adverbs

b)

Adverbs of manner

c)

Adverbs of time

d)

Adverbs of degree

e)

Adverbs of place

76.

The type of adverb used in the following sentence: My friend had already left when I got home.

a)

Linking adverbs

b)

Adverbs of manner

c)

Adverbs of time

d)

Adverbs of frequency

e)

Adverbs of place

77.

The type of adverb used in the following sentence: The teacher dealt with the class efficiently.

a)

Linking adverbs

b)

Adverbs of manner

c)

Adverbs of time

d)

Adverbs of frequency

e)

Adverbs of place

78.

The type of adverb used in the following sentence: She rarely wears a dress.

a)

Linking adverbs

b)

Adverbs of manner

c)

Adverbs of time

d)

Adverbs of frequency

e)

Adverbs of place

79.

Choose the group of words that describes adverb of manner.

a)

almost

barely

deeply

b)

above

inside

near

c)

respectfully

patiently

softly

d)

still

then

today

80.

Khur Tanne played mahjong at Bhone’s place last month.

a)

adverb of time

b)

adverb of requency

c)

adverb of manner

d)

adverb of place

81.

Which of these adverbs is an adverb of time?

a)

yesterday

b)

slowly

c)

loudly

d)

patiently

82.

What type of adverb is the word underlined in the sentence.

Phearly Shelle always wants to feed the dog with bones.

(a)  

83.

Elho Mhinatie sometimes want to play at the park when it is raining.

a)

adverb of time

b)

adverb of manner

c)

adverb of frequency

d)

adverb of place

84.

Choose the best adverb of place that will fit for this sentence.

Phipay went ________ to buy some vegetables

a)

to the beach            

b)

to the playground

c)

to the park

d)

to the market

85.

Bhare Bryn quickly runs into the hospital when he knew what happened to his brother.

a)

adverb of time

b)

adverb of place

c)

adverb of manner

d)

adverb of frequency

86.

What type of adverb is underlined in the sentence?

The dogs bark at the tree this morning because of the birds.

(a)  

87.

Kho P. Kho’s computer was functioning well.

a)

adverb of time

b)

adverb of manner

c)

adverb of place

d)

adverb of frequency

88.

Many of the birds at the sky flew every morning.

a)

adverb of time      

b)

adverb of frequency                

c)

adverb of place          

d)

adverb of manner

89.

refers to more than one person or thing

(a)  

90.

representing only one

(a)  

91.

They are used as substitutes for a noun or pronoun in a sentence: he, she, I, me, we, it...

(a)  

92.

They are used to add more emphasis to a subject and end in -self or -selves: myself, himself, herself

(a)  

93.

They refer to another noun in the sentence and end in -self or -selves: himself, herself, yourself

(a)  

94.

These are used to show ownership: my, your, his, our, hers...

(a)  

95.

These begin questions: Who, Which, What, Where, How

(a)  

96.

They are used for non-specific items and people: anyone, someone, all, both, few, each...

(a)  

97.

They introduce a dependent (subordinate) clause, which gives more information: who, whom, which, that.

(a)  

98.

They demonstrate (or indicate): This, that, those, these.

(a)  

99.

3. Do you know that girl? Do you know ___?

a)

Him

b)

She

c)

Her

d)

He

100.

2. My parents are going to be at the airport tonight. ___ will arrive at 11:00 pm

a)

We

b)

It

c)

Them

d)

They

101.

1. My brother is a college student.

a)

She

b)

Her

c)

He

d)

Him

102.

My cat loves her food.

a)

Subject Pronoun

b)

Object Pronoun

c)

Possessive Adjective

d)

Possessive Pronoun

103.

My mom is really pretty.

a)

Subject Pronoun

b)

Object Pronoun

c)

Possessive Adjective

d)

Possessive Pronoun

104.

The points are ours.

a)

Subject Pronoun

b)

Object Pronoun

c)

Possessive Adjective

d)

Possessive Pronoun

105.

I don't like exams.

a)

Subject Pronoun

b)

Object Pronoun

c)

Possessive adjective

d)

Possessive Pronoun

106.

Names a specific person, place, or thing and almost always starts with a capital letter

a)

common

b)

proper

c)

concrete

d)

abstract

107.

I will visit my friends in Reno if I can get time off approved.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

108.

He thinks he’s in trouble because his mother called him by his first and middle names.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

109.

The money that I saved was entirely spent on Pokémon cards.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

110.

Paul could never understand why fish never went for his bait.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

111.

How I spend my money is of no concern to you.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

112.

Even if it is cold outside, I will start my day with a run.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

113.

After years of trying, I will finally run a marathon.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

114.

Even if my alarm is set, I always sleep in too late.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

115.

I met a dog whose name is Peggy.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

116.

She watched the movie that Tim recommended, but she hated it.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

117.

I waited patiently while Mervin tied his shoes.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

118.

My favorite movie is whatever I watched last.

a)

Independent

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

119.

What type of noun is "love"?

a)

Abstract

b)

Common

c)

Proper

120.

_____________ fence needs another coat of paint.

a)

enough

b)

this

c)

many

121.

The function of adjective is..

a)

to complete a sentence

b)

describe or modifies a noun or a pronoun

c)

to make a sentence interesting

d)

to indicate verbs

122.

How do we identify that this degree is superlative or comparative

a)

For Superlative degree we use 'i' and for Comparative degree we use 'this'

b)

For Superlative degree we use 'these'and for Comparative degree we use 'that'

c)

For Superlative degree we use 'am' and for Comparative degree we use 'those'

d)

For Superlative degree we use 'the' and for Comparative degree we use 'than'

123.

Which word is an adjective in this sentence?

A bear can be dangerous if you stand too close to her cubs.

a)

bear

b)

dangerous

c)

too

d)

close

124.

The _____beggar ate _____bowls of rice.

a)

Hungrier,Much

b)

hunger, two

c)

hungry, three

d)

hungered, many

125.

What kind of adjectives are This, That, These

a)

Quality

b)

Quantity

c)

Demonstrative.

d)

Number

126.
Which word describes the word in blue?
Mr. Henderson's oldest son goes to college. 
a)
oldest
b)
Mr. Henderson's
c)
goes
d)
college
127.

The Adjectives Modify Nouns?

a)

Yes

b)

No

128.

Identify the adjective.This ball is very heavy.

a)

Ball

b)

Heavy

c)

This

d)

Both A and B

e)

Both B and C

129.

What is the positive , comparative and superlative form of 'able'

a)

Able- Ablier-ablest

b)

Able-Abler-Abliest

c)

Able-Abled-Abler

d)

Able-Abler-Ablest

130.
A sloth of bears and a _______ of monkeys
a)
building
b)
troop
c)
herd
131.
Every cloud has a silver lining means ________
a)
Every cloud has a silver on its edges
b)
if there are clouds then there will be rain
c)
It is possible to get something out of a bad situation
132.
Which of these is not an example of preposition?
a)
on
b)
an
c)
in
133.

Say whether the verb in the following sentence is transitive or not.

The baby sleeps on the couch.

a)
Transitive Verb
b)
Intransitive verb
134.

Say whether the verb in the following sentence is transitive or not.

John likes apple

a)
Transitive Verb
b)
Intransitive verb
135.
The types of preposition include: prepositions of time, place, direction and ______
a)
noun
b)
subject
c)
agent
136.

Choose the preposition in the following sentence.

The lion was standing near the well

a)
was
b)
near
c)
the
137.
A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun in a sentence to show its relation with another word
a)
true
b)
false
138.
LeBron James is my best friend.
a)
action
b)
linking
c)
helping & main
139.

Identify the type of verb in the following sentence. The verb is red.

Every month, bands from across the country visit New Your City.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

140.

Identify the verb in the following sentence:

World War II was the most destructive war in human history.

a)

was

b)

destructive

c)

history

d)

war

141.

Identify the verb (or verb phrase) in the following sentence

Elmer Sperry is best known for his development of gyroscopes.

a)

is

b)

known

c)

is best known

d)

is known

142.

Some puppies might be better at one job.

a)

action

b)

linking

c)

helping

143.

At 18 months, the puppies learn special skills.

a)

action

b)

linking

c)

helping

144.

Is the underlined verb action, linking, or helping?

Finally, they did finish it, and it turned out great.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

145.

Is the following underlined verb action, linking, or helping?

The next day, they decided to rebuild the house.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping

146.

Is the underlined verb helping, action, or linking?

During the storm, the tree house collapsed.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

c)

Helping