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

Multiple choice

I will not take a no

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

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

In this context, 'no' is preceded by the article 'a', which indicates it is functioning as a noun.

Multiple choice

Ladies only

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'only' modifies the noun 'Ladies', functioning as an adverb of limitation.

Multiple choice

We can only guess

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'only' modifies the verb 'guess', functioning as an adverb.

Multiple choice

Spread a cloth over the table.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. preposition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'over' shows the relationship between the cloth and the table, functioning as a preposition.

Multiple choice

One should keep one's promises.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'one' is used as an indefinite pronoun referring to people in general.

Multiple choice

You should think it over

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'over' modifies the verb 'think', functioning as an adverb.

Multiple choice

Read it over.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'over' modifies the verb 'read', functioning as an adverb.

Multiple choice

You are right

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'right' describes the subject 'You', functioning as an adjective.

Multiple choice

I will do it right now.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'right' modifies the adverb 'now', functioning as an adverb of degree.

Multiple choice

It is my right

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

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

The word 'right' is preceded by the possessive pronoun 'my', indicating it is a noun.

Multiple choice

That fault will right itself.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'right' is used as a verb here, meaning to correct or restore to a proper state.