English Language
Parts of Speech
1,912 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.
Nouns and verbsAdjectives identificationAdverbs and modifiersWord categorization
Parts of Speech Questions
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adverb
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pronoun
C
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Explanation
"More" is an adverb modifying the verb "likes" - it tells to what greater degree he likes something. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Nouns name things, verbs show action, adjectives describe nouns, and pronouns replace nouns.
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B
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Explanation
Need isĀ used as a verb here as help is being required.
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pronoun
B
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"Needs" is the main verb of the sentence - it expresses the action or state of requiring something. Verbs show action or state of being. Nouns name things, adverbs modify verbs, adjectives describe nouns, and pronouns replace nouns.
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D
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"Neither" functions as an adjective modifying "statement" - it specifies which statement (not one nor the other). When "neither" comes before a noun to modify it, it acts as an adjective. Nouns name things, verbs show action, adverbs modify verbs, and pronouns stand alone.
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E
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In the sentence, 'We' replaces the names of persons or things and functions as the subject of the verb, making it a personal pronoun.
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A
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"Needs" is a noun here - it's the subject of the sentence meaning "requirements" or "necessities." Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas. Verbs show action, adverbs modify verbs, adjectives describe nouns, and pronouns replace nouns.
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pronoun
A
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Explanation
"Need" is a noun meaning "necessity" or "requirement" - it follows "no" as the object of the preposition. Nouns name things or concepts. Verbs show action, adverbs modify verbs, adjectives describe nouns, and pronouns replace nouns.
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preposition
E
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"Near" is a preposition showing the spatial relationship between the house and the temple. Prepositions show relationships between words in a sentence, often indicating place, time, or direction. Nouns name things, verbs show action, adverbs modify verbs, and adjectives describe nouns.
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C
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"Near" is an adverb modifying the verb "come" - it tells where to come (to a close position). Adverbs modify verbs. Nouns name things, verbs show action, adjectives describe nouns, and pronouns replace nouns.
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adjective
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pronoun
A
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Explanation
In the sentence 'I help him in need,' the word 'need' is preceded by the preposition 'in' and functions as a thing or concept, making it a noun.
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C
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The word 'much' modifies the adjective 'better' in this sentence. Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Here, 'much' tells us to what extent she is better, which is a typical function of an adverb of degree.
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D
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Explanation
The word 'near' modifies the noun 'relation' in this sentence. Adjectives describe or modify nouns. Here, 'near' tells us what kind of relation she is, making it an adjective rather than an adverb.
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pronoun
B
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Explanation
The word 'nearing' is the present participle form of the verb 'near'. In this sentence, it describes what the ship was doing - approaching land. 'Was nearing' shows the continuous past tense action of the verb 'near'.
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conjunction
E
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Explanation
In this sentence, 'as' functions as a subordinating conjunction connecting two clauses: 'This book is not so good' and 'that one [is good]'. The structure 'so...as' is a comparative construction where as links the two parts. It's not a noun, verb, adverb, or adjective in this context.