PARTS OF SPEECH QUIZ (1)

For each underlined word in the following sentences, identify and write
the part of speech on the line next to the number. Each part of speech
is used at least once. Each correct answer earns 5 points. Use the
following abbreviations:
noun—N adverb—ADV pronoun—PRO preposition—PREP
verb—V conjunction—CONJ adjective—ADJ interjection—INT
 
1.__________ They attended the concert last weekend.
2. __________Several cats ran into Ryan’s garage.
3. __________The truck driver delivered the packages quickly.
4. __________Fast runners won all the awards at the track meet.
5.__________ My friends and I walked home after school.
6.__________ I wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch
yesterday.
7.__________ She was counting the ballots during social studies class.
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8.__________ Hey ! That is my seat.
9.__________ Will they finish the test on time?
10._________ The diagram was pretty complicated for us.
11._________ He will practice his musical piece soon.
12._________ Richard saw the awesome sight from the air.
13._________ Her sister is the oldest member of the group.
14._________ Check the score, Tom.
15._________ Will the students be able to find the answer by
themselves?
16._________ Are you sure of yourself?
17._________ They slowly carried the couch down the stairs.
18._________ Can you see beyond the hills from the top of the tower?
19._________ Hurray! Our team has finally scored a touchdown.
20._________ The troop had been scattered throughout the woods.
 Number correct________ x 5 =________ %
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On the line next to the number, write the first letter of the word indicated
by the part of speech in the parentheses. Underline the indicated word
within the sentence. If your consecutive letters are correct, you will
spell out the names of four trees in items 1 through 12 and four first
names in items 13 to 25. Write these six names on the lines below the
last numbered item. Each correct answer is worth 4 points.
1.____A___ (preposition) He walked around the corner.
2._________(pronoun) Lisette hopes that she will sing with the choir.
3._________ (pronoun) Can Karen help him with the science project?
4._________ (noun) Have you seen the eraser?
5._________ (noun) The lock was stuck.
6._________ (noun) She purchased the margarine with him.
7._________ (adjective) Older people tire more easily.
8._________ (adjective) He is agile.
9._________ (adjective) Kind people are often rewarded.
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10.________ (adverb) The police officer ran fast.
11.________ (adverb) My sister answered the question intelligently.
12.________ (adverb) You really should see this art exhibit, Kenny.
13.________ (preposition) Cindy fell by the stairs.
14.________ (preposition) Can you jump over the hurdle?
15.________ (preposition) May I sit between you two?
16.________ (verb) Joke about it now.
17.________ (verb) They overcharged me.
18.________ (verb) Eric, eat up.
19.________ (conjunction) I cannot go, for I have much to do.
20.________ (conjunction) I like peanuts and potato chips.
21.________ (conjunction) He wants to buy the house, yet he knows it is
too expensive.
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22.________ (interjection) Jeepers! This is a great deal.
23.________ (interjection) Ah! The sun is so warm.
24.________ (interjection) No! I will never try that.
25.________ (adverb) Frank eventually walked her brother to the
station.
The four trees are________________ ,_____________,
______________,and _______________
The four first names are______________, _____________,
____________ , and _______________
 
Number correct ___________X 4 =_________ %
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Read this paragraph.
Kareem’s first job was with Antrak Airlines as a bush pilot. He regularly
flew supplies and construction equipment from Obuasi to Tamale.
Sometimes he carried groceries like milk, fruit, and meat. Once he
even transported a medical team to a small settlement on the Afadza
Mountain. He loved the beauty of the landscapes he saw and the
honesty of the people he met. He was pleased with his success and
happy in his work.
In the paragraph above, find one example of each of the following: (11)
a. Common noun g. Count noun
b. Proper noun h. Non-count noun
c. Concrete noun i. Possessive noun
d. Abstract noun j. Singular noun
e. Collective noun k. Plural noun
f. Noun used as an adjective