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For more help with the parts of speech, see Language Network, Chapter 1, pages 4-35.
The Parts of Speech (Print Quiz)
1.
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of a preposition?
(A)
into
(B)
if
(C)
many
(D)
you
2.
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of an interjection?
soon
when
ouch
within
3.
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of a conjunction?
and
run
below
her
4.
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of a verb?
tastes
late
not
slowly
5.
Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of an adjective?
Ralph
fifteen
wait
6.
Choose the answer that names the part of speech of the capitalized word in the following sentence: The usher CLOSED the door.
noun
pronoun
verb
adverb
7.
Choose the answer that names the part of speech of the capitalized word in the following sentence: Farmers had VERY poor crops this year.
adjective
8.
Choose the answer that names the part of speech of the capitalized word in the following sentence: EVERYONE met at the field house.
9.
Choose the answer that names the part of speech of the capitalized word in the following sentence: Have you heard the GOOD news?
10.
Choose the answer that names the part of speech of the capitalized word in the following sentence: The cat knocked a vase OFF the shelf.
preposition
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