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

Multiple choice
  1. Verb

  2. Noun

  3. Adjective

  4. Adverb

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Thin is primarily an adjective describing something with little thickness or width. While thin can function as a verb meaning to make thin, its most common and fundamental use is as an adjective in phrases like thin paper or thin walls.

Multiple choice
  1. Verb

  2. Noun

  3. Adjective

  4. Adverb

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Then is an adverb referring to a specific time or sequence. It can mean at that time (I was living there then) or consequently (If it rains, then we'll stay). It modifies verbs, clauses, or entire sentences by indicating time or logical sequence.