P.O.S. Test

Question 0

Write the definition of an interjection. Give one example.

Answer 0

Words that express strong feelings.

Wow! Damn! Ouch!

Question 1

What part of speech often ends in “ly”?

Answer 1

Adverbs

Question 2

Write the three articles.

Answer 2

A, an, the

Question 3

If first you do not succeed, skydiving is not for you.

Answer 3

C  Adv    PN      V     Adv 
If   first    you    do    not  
     V
succeed,   
      V           V    Adv   Prep    PN
skydiving    is    not    for       you.

Question 4

Name the two parts of speech that name things.

Answer 4

Nouns and Pronouns

Question 5

Name 4 pronouns:

Answer 5

I, we, you, she

Question 6

What is the purpose of prepositions?

Answer 6

To join nouns and pronouns to other words in a sentence.

Question 7

What do adjectives describe?

Hint 1 thing

Answer 7

Nouns

Question 8

Write 4 prepositions:

Answer 8

On, By, Over, Under

Question 9

Name three of the most common conjunctions.

Answer 9

And, But, Or

Question 10

Write the 4 questions that adverbs answer.

Answer 10

When? Where? How? To what extend?

Ex: VERY tired.

Question 11

What do adverbs describe?

Hint 3 things

Answer 11

Verbs, Adjectives, and other Adverbs.

Question 12

What are the two kinds of verbs? Give and example of each.

Answer 12

Linking and Action Verbs.
Linking - “was”
Action - “jump”

Question 13

What are the two parts of speech that are describes?

Answer 13

Adjectives and Adverbs.

Question 14

Write the 3 questions that adjectives answer.

Answer 14

How many? Which one? What kind?