Understanding Parts of Speech

Which part of speech is the word 'quickly'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Verb

Answer explanation

An adverb tells you more about the verb

Identify the part of speech of the word 'beautiful' in the sentence: 'She has a beautiful garden.'

• Noun

• Adverb

• Verb

• Adjective

Answer explanation

Adjectives tell you more about the verb

Identify the part of speech of the word 'running' in the sentence: 'She enjoys running in the morning.'

• Noun

• Adverb

• Verb

• Adjective

Answer explanation

The verb in that sentence is 'enjoys', 'running' is a gerund which. A gerund is a verb for that ends in 'ing' and functions as a noun in a sentence.

The word 'they' is an example of a ______ because it replaces the noun

A ______ joins words, phrases, or clauses together.

A _____ is a part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

The word quickly is an example of a(n) ______ because it describes how an action is done.

What is the primary function of adjectives in English grammar?

• To describe or modify nouns

• To modify verbs

• To indicate relationships between elements

• To represent people, places, things, or ideas

Which of the following words is an example of an adverb?

• Beautifully

• Apple

• Table

• Freedom

In the sentence 'The book is on the table,' what role does the word 'on' play?

• Preposition

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb