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.

Nag

  1. verb

  2. pronoun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

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

To nag is to annoy someone with persistent fault-finding, criticism, or urging. This is an action word describing what someone does, making it a verb. While nag can sometimes be used as a noun (a person who nags), its primary and most common usage is as a verb.

Multiple choice

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

Nail

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  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

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

Nail is primarily a noun referring to a fingernail or toenail on the human body, or a metal fastener used in construction. While nail can be used as a verb (to fasten something), its most common and fundamental meaning is as a noun.

Multiple choice

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

Narrow

  1. verb

  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

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

Narrow is primarily an adjective describing something of small width or limited extent. For example, a narrow road or narrow escape. While it can function as a verb (to narrow something), its most common usage is as an adjective describing a quality or state.

Multiple choice

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

Nasal

  1. verb

  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

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

Nasal is an adjective relating to the nose or the sense of smell. It describes sounds (nasal voice), anatomical features (nasal cavity), or medical conditions (nasal congestion). The word is used to describe characteristics, not to name things or perform actions.

Multiple choice

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

Nascent

  1. verb

  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

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

Nascent is an adjective describing something just coming into existence or just beginning to develop. It means emerging or budding. The word is used to describe the early stage of things like movements, ideas, or careers, not to name them or act upon them.