English Language

Parts of Speech

1,977 Questions

The parts of speech form the foundation of English grammar, categorizing words into nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and other functional classes. Identifying the correct part of speech is crucial for sentence construction and comprehension. This topic is a staple in the English language sections of SSC, Banking, and various other competitive exams.

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Parts of Speech Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the given word.

Normal

  1. verb

  2. pronoun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'Normal' is an adjective that describes something conforming to a standard, typical, or expected pattern. It modifies nouns by indicating what is usual, regular, or average. It cannot function as a verb, pronoun, adverb, or preposition in its standard form. When you say 'normal weather' or 'normal behavior,' you're using it as an adjective to describe the noun.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the given word.

Nun

  1. verb

  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'Nun' is a noun that refers to a female member of a religious community, typically in Christian traditions. It names a person and can serve as a subject or object in sentences. It cannot be a verb, adjective, or adverb - its sole grammatical function is as a noun identifying a specific religious role.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the given word.

Numb

  1. conjunction

  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'Numb' is an adjective that describes a lack of physical sensation or feeling. It modifies nouns or pronouns to indicate that something has lost sensation (e.g., 'numb fingers'). It cannot be a conjunction, noun, adverb, or preposition. When you say your fingers are numb, you're using 'numb' as an adjective to describe the condition of your fingers.