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.
Nouns and verbsAdjectives identificationAdverbs and modifiersWord categorization
Parts of Speech Questions
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noun
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verb
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adverb
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adjective
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pronoun
A
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Explanation
"King" is a common noun used to identify a person. It follows the adjective "wise" and completes the meaning of the subject "Asoka".
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D
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In this context, "Still" describes the state of the "waters". Because it modifies a noun, it functions as an adjective rather than an adverb or verb.
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C
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"Deep" describes the manner in which the waters "run". Words that modify verbs to explain how an action is performed are called adverbs.
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C
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The word "still" modifies the verb "lives" by indicating that the action continues into the present. Modifiers of verbs are categorized as adverbs.
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B
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"Run" expresses the action performed by the subject "waters". Words that express actions or states are verbs.
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B
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"Has" is the principal verb of the sentence, indicating possession. It connects the subject to the object.
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E
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"He" is a word used in place of a specific person's name. This is the primary function of a pronoun.
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D
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"That" is used here to point out a specific "house". Because it modifies the noun "house", it is a demonstrative adjective.
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E
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"Him" is an objective case pronoun used to refer back to the subject "He". It functions as the object of the preposition "with".
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preposition
E
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"In" is a preposition that shows the relationship between "lives" and "that house". It indicates the location or position of the subject.
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E
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"He" is a pronoun used as the subject of the sentence to avoid repeating a specific noun. It represents the person who "has a chain of gold".
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B
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Explanation
"Lives" is a verb that expresses the action or state of residing. It tells us what the subject "He" is doing in the house.
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adverb
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adjective
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pronoun
A
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"Calm" is used here as a noun meaning a state of peace or tranquility. The presence of the definite article "the" before it confirms its role as a noun.
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A
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"House" is a common noun that names a place. It functions as the object of the preposition "in" in this sentence.
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