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 part of speech for the given word:

Apostrophe

  1. Noun

  2. Verb

  3. Adjective

  4. Preposition

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

The correct answer is A. An apostrophe is a noun in grammar - it refers to a punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or contractions, and also a rhetorical device where a speaker addresses an absent or imaginary person. In the context of parts of speech, the word 'apostrophe' itself is a noun. Verbs indicate actions, adjectives describe nouns, prepositions show relationships, and adverbs modify verbs.

Multiple choice

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

Apology

  1. Noun

  2. Verb

  3. Adjective

  4. Preposition

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

Apology is a noun because it names a thing - specifically, an expression of regret for a mistake or offense. Nouns identify people, places, things, or ideas, while verbs express action, adjectives describe, and adverbs modify.