Parts of Speech

Question 1

Noun

Answer 1

Names a person, place, thing, or idea
(cat, school, love, teacher)

Question 2

Pronoun

Answer 2

Takes the place of a noun
(he, she, it, they, we)

Question 3

Verb

Answer 3

Shows an action or a state of being
(run, jump, is, are)

Question 4

Adjective

Answer 4

Describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
(tall, blue, funny, happy)

Question 5

Adverb

Answer 5

Describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb
(quickly, very, well, slowly)

Question 6

Preposition

Answer 6

Shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence
(in, on, under, beside, between)

Question 7

Conjunction

Answer 7

Joins words, phrases, or clauses
(and, but, or, because, although)

Question 8

Interjection

Answer 8

Short phrase that expresses emotion
(wow! oh! ouch! yay!)

Question 9

The scientist discovered a new type of plant deep in the rain forest.
(scientist)

Answer 9

Noun

Question 10

They decided to leave early because the storm was getting worse.
(They)

Answer 10

Pronoun

Question 11

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the wall of the school.
(painted)

Answer 11

Verb

Question 12

The ancient temple stood tall despite centuries of harsh weather
(ancient)

Answer 12

Adjective

Question 13

She spoke softly so she wouldn’t wake the sleeping baby.
(softly)

Answer 13

Adverb

Question 14

The letter was hidden inside an old, dusty book on the shelf.
(inside)

Answer 14

Preposition

Question 15

I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining before I left.
(but)

Answer 15

Conjunction

Question 16

Oh no! I forgot to bring my notebook to class again.
(Oh no!)

Answer 16

Interjection

Question 17

The philosopher’s theories about human nature challenged the beliefs of his entire society.
(philosopher’s)

Answer 17

Noun

Question 18

Although they arrived early, the guests waited outside until the host welcomed them in.
(they)

Answer 18

Pronoun

Question 19

The detective carefully examined the evidence, hoping to uncover a crucial clue that had been overlooked.
(examined)

Answer 19

Verb

Question 20

The melancholy melody of the old piano filled the abandoned mansion with a sense of loss.
(melancholy)

Answer 20

Adjective

Question 21

The young pianist played the complex piece flawlessly, earning a standing ovation from the audience.
(flawlessly)

Answer 21

Adverb

Question 22

The treasure was rumored to be buried beneath the ancient oak tree at the edge of the village.
(beneath)

Answer 22

Preposition

Question 23

Although the journey was long and exhausting, the breathtaking view from the summit made it worthwhile.
(Although)

Answer 23

Conjunction

Question 24

Bravo! The actors received thunderous applause for their outstanding performance.
(Bravo!)

Answer 24

Interjection