English Language

Parts of Speech

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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

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. a) The judges praised her sweet voice which had a soothing effect on everyone. b) The elderly couple was impressed by the sweet nature of their new tenant.

  1. a) adverb b) adjective

  2. a) adjective b) adverb

  3. a) adverb b) adverb

  4. a) adjective b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct. a) The word ‘sweet’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘voice’. Thus, it is an adjective.   b) The word ‘sweet’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘nature’. Thus, it is an adjective.  

Multiple choice

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. (a) The angry mob was beyond anyone’s control. (b) She felt angry at being left behind.

  1. (a) adverb (b) adjective

  2. (a) adjective (b) adverb

  3. (a) adverb (b) adverb

  4. (a) adjective (b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

(a) The word ‘angry’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘mob’. Thus, it is an adjective.
(b) The word ‘angry’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘felt’. Thus, it is an adverb. 

Multiple choice

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. a) The early arrival of the monsoons received mixed reactions. b) The train arrived early.

  1. a) adverb b) adjective

  2. a) adjective b) adverb

  3. a) adverb b) adverb

  4. a) adjective b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. a) The word ‘early’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘arrival’. Thus, it is an adjective.   b) The word ‘early’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘arrived’. Thus, it is an adverb.  

Multiple choice

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. a) Think hard lest you come up with a naïve solution. b) You must try hard to win the contest.

  1. a) adverb b) adjective

  2. a) adjective b) adverb

  3. a) adverb b) adverb

  4. a) adjective b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. In both the sentences, the word ‘hard’ is being used as an adverb.  a) The word ‘hard’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘think’. Thus, it is an adverb.   b) The word ‘hard’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘try’. Thus, it is an adverb.  

Multiple choice

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. a) Rambha Dai patted little Mohan’s head affectionately. b) Intuition is the quiet little voice within you which can give invaluable insight if only you pay attention to it.

  1. a) adverb b) adjective

  2. a) adjective b) adverb

  3. a) adverb b) adverb

  4. a) adjective b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. In both the sentences, the word ‘little’ is being used as an adjective.  a) The word ‘little’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘Mohan’. Thus, it is an adjective.   b) The word ‘little’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘voice’. Thus, it is an adjective.  

Multiple choice

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. a) A large crowd had gathered round to watch. b) The earth is not exactly round in shape. It is slightly flattened at the poles.

  1. a) adverb b) adjective

  2. a) adjective b) adverb

  3. a) adverb b) adverb

  4. a) adjective b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. a) The word ‘round’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘gathered’. Thus, it is an adverb.   b) The word ‘round’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘earth’. Thus, it is an adjective.  

Multiple choice

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. a) “I feel much better after the therapy,” said the patient. b) “Improvise on the lyrics. It must sound better,” said the director.

  1. a) adverb b) adjective

  2. a) adjective b) adverb

  3. a) adverb b) adverb

  4. a) adjective b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. In both the sentences, the word ‘better’ is being used as an adverb.  a) The word ‘better’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘feel’. Thus, it is an adverb.   b) The word ‘better’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘sound’. Thus, it is an adverb.  

Multiple choice

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. a) ‘Think well before you choose the option.’ b) ‘She has the potential to write well. All that she needs is a bit of encouragement.’

  1. a) adverb b) adjective

  2. a) adjective b) adverb

  3. a) adverb b) adverb

  4. a) adjective b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. In both the sentences, the word ‘well’ is being used as an adverb.  a) The word ‘well’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘think’. Thus, it is an adverb.   b) The word ‘well’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘write’. Thus, it is an adverb.  

Multiple choice

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. a) His bright, omniscient eyes could pierce through one’s very soul. b) “His future can be bright only if he makes the right choices at the right time,” said the seer.

  1. a) adverb b) adjective

  2. a) adjective b) adverb

  3. a) adverb b) adverb

  4. a) adjective b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. In both the sentences, the word ‘little’ is being used as an adjective.  a) The word ‘bright’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘eyes’. Thus, it is an adjective.   b) The word ‘bright’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘future’. Thus, it is an adjective.  

Multiple choice

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. a) Still waters run deep. b) Sit still and speak no word.

  1. a) adverb b) adjective

  2. a) adjective b) adverb

  3. a) adverb b) adverb

  4. a) adjective b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. a) The word ‘still’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘waters’. Thus, it is an adjective.   b) The word ‘still’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘sit’. Thus, it is an adverb.  

Multiple choice

Find the kind of adverb underlined in the sentence. “You can meet me downstairs at 11.00 a.m.”

  1. adverb of manner

  2. adverb of time

  3. adverb of frequency

  4. adverb of degree

  5. adverb of place
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E Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. An adverb of place shows ‘where an action is performed’. In the given sentence, the adverb ‘downstairs’ is showing ‘where’ the action will be performed (place).  Thus, this option – adverb of place – is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Find the kind of adverb underlined in the sentence. “She scrubs and cleans the house daily.”

  1. adverb of manner

  2. adverb of time

  3. adverb of frequency

  4. adverb of degree

  5. adverb of place
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C Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. An adverb of frequency shows ‘how often an action is performed’. In the given sentence, the adverb ‘daily’ is showing how often the action is performed. Thus, this option – adverb of frequency – is the correct answer.  

Multiple choice

Find the kind of adjective underlined in the sentence. “Give me some time to figure out a solution for the problem.”

  1. adjective of quality

  2. adjective of quantity

  3. adjective of number

  4. demonstrative adjective

  5. interrogative adjective
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. An adjective of quantity tells us ‘how much of a thing is intended’. In the given sentence, the adjective ‘some’ answers the question – ‘how much’. Thus, the word ‘some’ is an adjective of quantity.  

Multiple choice

Find the kind of adverb underlined in the sentence. “You need to work fast to meet the deadline.”

  1. adverb of manner

  2. adverb of time

  3. adverb of frequency

  4. adverb of degree

  5. adverb of place
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. An adverb of manner shows ‘how an action is performed’. In the given sentence, the adverb ‘fast’ is showing how the action should be performed.  Thus, this option – adverb of manner – is the correct answer.