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.
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Append is a verb because it expresses the action of adding something to the end of a document or list. Verbs show actions you can perform. You can append a signature, append a file, or append information.
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Appearance is a noun because it names a thing - the way someone or something looks or seems. Nouns identify people, places, things, or concepts. The -ance ending is common in nouns derived from verbs.
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Creamery is a noun because it names a place - a place where cream, butter, and cheese are processed or made. Nouns identify people, places, things, or ideas. The -ery ending is common in nouns denoting places.
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Controller is a noun because it names a person or thing that controls or directs something. Nouns identify people, roles, or things. The -er ending is common in nouns denoting a person or thing that performs an action.
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A cheque is a written document ordering a bank to pay a specific amount of money, making it a noun. Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas - and a cheque is a tangible financial instrument.
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A train is primarily a noun referring to a connected series of railway cars. While 'train' can be a verb (to teach or prepare), the noun form is the most common and fundamental meaning without additional context.
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Expansion is a noun referring to the act or process of becoming larger or more extensive. It ends in '-sion,' a common noun suffix, and it names the process itself rather than describing an action.
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An expedition is a noun referring to a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose. It names the event or journey itself, making it a noun.
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Climatic is an adjective meaning 'relating to climate or weather patterns.' The '-ic' suffix and its function describing climate (a noun) clearly mark it as an adjective form.
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Expensive is an adjective describing something that costs a lot of money. Adjectives describe qualities or characteristics, and this word describes the cost of items.
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Credible is an adjective meaning 'believable or trustworthy.' It describes the quality of being able to be believed, which is a characteristic rather than an action or object.
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Exotic is an adjective meaning 'originating from a foreign country' or 'strikingly unusual or strange.' It describes characteristics of things, places, or people.
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An apparition is a noun referring to a ghostly figure or something that appears suddenly but cannot be explained. It names a supernatural entity or phenomenon, making it a noun.
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An appendix is a noun referring to supplementary material at the end of a book or document, or an anatomical structure. It names a specific thing or body part, making it a noun.
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Appease is a verb meaning 'to pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands.' Verbs express actions, and this word describes the act of calming or satisfying someone.