Parts of Speech Quiz

Quiz
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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Stephanie Brady
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51 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of speech is the word "soccer"?
Verb
Adjective
Noun
Adverb
Answer explanation
The word "soccer" refers to a sport and is used as a noun. It names a specific activity, distinguishing it from verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, which serve different grammatical functions.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What part of speech is the word "slowly"?
Pronoun
Adverb
Conjunction
Interjection
Answer explanation
The word "slowly" describes how an action is performed, which makes it an adverb. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating manner, time, place, or degree.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the part of speech for the word "and".
Preposition
Adjective
Conjunction
Noun
Answer explanation
The word "and" is a conjunction because it connects words, phrases, or clauses. It is used to link similar elements in a sentence, making it a key part of coordinating conjunctions.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of speech does the word "yikes" belong to?
Interjection
Verb
Pronoun
Adjective
Answer explanation
The word "yikes" is an interjection, used to express surprise or alarm. It does not function as a verb, pronoun, or adjective, making "interjection" the correct choice.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What part of speech is the word "between"?
Adverb
Preposition
Noun
Verb
Answer explanation
The word "between" is a preposition, as it shows the relationship of position or location between two entities. It is used to indicate something that is in the middle of two points or objects.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of speech describes an action?
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Pronoun
Answer explanation
The part of speech that describes an action is a verb. Verbs indicate what someone or something does, making them essential for expressing actions in sentences.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What part of speech is used to describe a noun?
Adverb
Conjunction
Adjective
Preposition
Answer explanation
An adjective is a part of speech that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it. For example, in 'red apple', 'red' is the adjective describing the noun 'apple'.
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