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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Noun
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Adjective
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Adverb
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Verb
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Preposition
C
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Explanation
Nearby is both an adjective and an adverb; howeever, in light of the sentence, it is an adverb because it describe the river as not being far to travel to.
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Preposition
B
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Explanation
The word inside modifies the noun story, describing its nature or location. Because it modifies a noun, it functions as an adjective.
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Adjective
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Adverb
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Preposition
E
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The word down connects the verb flows to the noun phrase the hill, establishing a relationship of direction. This makes it a preposition.
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Noun
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Adverb
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Verb
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Preposition
E
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The phrase out of functions as a compound preposition, indicating the spatial relationship between the subject and the window.
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Noun
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Adjective
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Adverb
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Verb
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Preposition
E
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The word near expresses the spatial relationship between the exhibition and the house. It functions as a preposition here.
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Noun
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Conjunction
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Adjective
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Preposition
C
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Explanation
Cack-handed is an adjective used to describe someone who is clumsy or left-handed. It modifies nouns, fitting the definition of an adjective.
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Adverb
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Noun
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Verb
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Preposition
B
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Explanation
Cabbage is a common noun referring to a specific type of leafy vegetable. It functions as a person, place, or thing.
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Preposition
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Adjective
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Noun
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Verb
C
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Explanation
Calibration is a noun representing the action or process of adjusting or checking an instrument. Words ending in -tion are typically nouns.
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Adjective
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Verb
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Preposition
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Adverb
B
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Explanation
Call is primarily a verb meaning to shout or to contact someone. While it can function as a noun in some contexts, it is most fundamentally categorized as a verb.
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Adverb
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Adjective
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Verb
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Preposition
C
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Explanation
Calibrate is a verb that means to adjust or mark an instrument. It describes the action of setting a device.
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Adjective
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Adverb
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Noun
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Preposition
A
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Explanation
Calculable is an adjective used to describe something that can be calculated. The suffix -able is a common indicator of an adjective.
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Adjective
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Preposition
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Adverb
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Conjunction
A
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Explanation
Callous is an adjective used to describe someone who is insensitive or cruel. It modifies a noun, such as a callous remark.
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Conjunction
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Noun
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Adverb
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Adjective
C
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Explanation
Calmly is an adverb that describes how an action is performed. The suffix -ly is a strong indicator of an adverb.
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Noun
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Adjective
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Verb
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Adverb
B
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Explanation
Calorific is an adjective relating to the amount of heat or energy produced by food. It describes a quality of something.
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Noun
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Adverb
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Verb
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Preposition
C
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Explanation
Cancel is a verb meaning to decide that a planned event will not take place. It is an action.