Parts of Speech Exercise

Directions: Read each sentences and then decide the part of speech of the words in bold. 1. We have just hired a new cook. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 2. Many young Americans are making important scientific discoveries. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 3. That was a good answer, George. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 4. I can smell something delicious! A. verb B. noun C. adjective 5. The new coach seems pleasant and competent. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 6. Can you make another copy of that report, please? A. verb B. noun C. adjective 7. Annie smiled and went inside. A. verb B. noun

C. adjective 8. We had a difficult climb to the summit. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 9. The two men in the other car seemed angry. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 10. The little boy climbed upstairs to bed slowly. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 11. We enjoyed watching the big fight on Saturday. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 12. Please dont fight over the remote control. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 13. The old house had been empty for several years. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 14. Weve been playing in the garden with Auntie Jane. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 15. The water in the lake tastes salty. A. verb

B. noun C. adjective 16. Would you like to go for a swim? A. verb B. noun C. adjective 17. This little book contains some big ideas. A. verb B. noun C. adjective 18. Did you watch the match last night? A. verb B. noun C. adjective 19. What a strange smell! A. verb B. noun C. adjective 20. A cold wind drove the deep snow into the huge drifts. A. verb B. noun C. adjective

Answers: 1.B 6.B 11.B 16.B

2.C 7.A 12.A 17.C

3.B 8.B 13.C 18.A

4.A 9.C 14.A 19.B

5.C 10.A 15.C 20.C

Parts of Speech Exercise

Directions: Read each sentences and then identify whether the italicized word is adverb or pronoun. Write the correct answers on the line provided. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Prices rose sharply. That is the best course to take. Several of our students won valuable scholarships. The doctor gave orders quietly and confidently. Who wrote the editorial? The building was slowly deteriorating. What did he say? This is the color I prefer. He spoke fast.

10. The trains arrived late. 11. The captain herself gave us permission. 12. He dug deep into his pockets. 13. Everyone arrived late. 14. I would like this one. 15. The streets have become crowded recently. 16. Nobody knows what is happening. 17. Lately, the summers have been extremely hot. 18. He sneezed frequently. 19. Is that yours? 20. Nafizah danced gracefully.

Answers: 1.Adverb 6.Adverb 11.Pronoun 16.Pronoun

2.Pronoun 7.Pronoun 12.Adverb 17.Adverb

3.Pronoun 8.Pronoun 13.Pronoun 18.Adverb

4.Adverb 9.Adverb 14.Pronoun 19.Pronoun

5.Pronoun 10.Adverb 15.Adverb 20. Adverb