Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the part of speech for the underlined word.

All I want is peace and quiet.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. Pronoun

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

In this sentence, 'All' functions as the subject and means 'everything.' As an indefinite pronoun, it stands alone and replaces a noun phrase without needing modification. Adjectives modify nouns, but here 'All' doesn't modify anything; it IS the subject.