Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech
Parts of Speech
Read the following sentences and identify the type of noun used.
Point out the nouns in the following sentences and say whether they are
common, proper, collective, material, or abstract.
PRONOUNS
VERB
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb
1. We ___________ (has paid/have paid) him the money.
2. I _________ (have bought/has bought) my sister a watch.
3. _________ (Show/Shows) me your hands.
4. You _________ (has made/have made) your shirt dirty.
5. We _________ (are waiting/is waiting) for Rohan.
6. These books _________ (belong/belongs) to me.
7. She _________ (want/wants) to go.
8. We _________ (will like/would like) to visit the museum.
9. He _________ (has finished/have finished) talking.
10. My brother _________ (enjoy/enjoys) playing cricket.
11. We _________ (find/found) the house deserted.
12. We _________ (hope/hoped) that you would succeed.
13. She _________ (has assured/have assured) me that she is ready to help.
14. Nobody _________ (know/knows) when he will arrive.
15. We _________ (must find out/find) where to put it.
16. I _________ (shall show/show) you how to operate it.
17. Jack _________ (cannot/could not) decide what he should do next.
18. I _________ (can’t/could not) imagine why she has behaved like that.
19. Can you _________ (tell/told/tells) me where he lives?
ADVERB
Q.Go through the given sentences and identify the type of adverb
used in each sentence.
1. The boy practised his speech regularly.
2. The phone kept ringing constantly.
3. The people have gone out.
4. I have heard this story before.
5. Are you quite sure?
6. You are driving too carelessly.
7. I always try my best.
8. You are quite right.
9. He solved the problem quickly.
10. I have heard enough.
11. The boy often makes the same mistake.
12. Why are you still here?
13. I could hardly recognise him.
14. The little kid is too shy to sing.
15. The horse galloped away.
Q. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of adverbs in the brackets:
1. The new boy in class swims ________________ than I do. (fast)
2. The bus will leave at 6.00 a.m. Can you come ________________? (early)
3. It’s very noisy. We have to talk ________________. (loudly)
4. He tried to solve the mathematical problems ________________ (patiently) than his
classmates.
5. The ballet dancer danced ________________ (gracefully) of all.
6. The visitors stayed at the hotel ________________ (long) than expected.
7. We could not walk any ________________ (far) as we were tired and hungry.
8. Since you have done all your revision, I am sure you will answer the questions
________________ (confidently) than you did last year.
9. Fill in with the correct adverbs:
10. You will begin this work ___________.
11. I go for a walk ___________ times a week.
12. Drive a little ___________.
13. You are not feeling ___________.
14. She ___________ comes to see us.
15. It was ___________ cold yesterday.
16. Your answer has been written very ___________.
17. I ___________ had my lunch.
18. I get up ___________ in the morning.
19. Behave with your elders ___________.
CONJUNCTIONS
1. Bianca wore her rain boots; _________, her feet stayed dry during the storm. (however,
therefore, on the other hand)
2. I love the color red; _________, this shade seems a little too bright. (therefore, nonetheless, in
fact)
3. You have to be on time; _________, you’ll miss the train. (nonetheless, however, otherwise)
4. Teresa likes to read; _________, her sister Julia prefers to watch TV. (however, in contrast,
again)
5. She really wanted to eat ice cream; _________, she had a salad. (however, likewise, instead)
6. We were working hard; _________, Jill and Jerry were lounging by the pool. (meanwhile,
instead, therefore)
7. He is a weak leader; _________, he has plenty of supporters. (otherwise, moreover,
nevertheless)
8. She has an incredible voice; _________, she will go far in her music career. (otherwise,
undoubtedly, similarly)
9. Natalie wanted to make pie but didn’t have apples; _________, she decided to bake a cake.
(therefore, namely, in contrast)
10. We had hoped to go to Spain; _________, we ended up in France. (otherwise, instead, again)
ADJECTIVES
Go through the following sentences and identify the type of adjective used
in them.
1. Sharon will clean her messy room today.
2. My sister brought some French pastries.
3. The miser lost all his money.
4. There haven’t been sufficient crops to sell this year.
5. Collecting coins is an interesting hobby.
6. The boy did not have any soup.
7. There’s no milk left in the bowl.
8. Either boy was present there.
9. This bag is heavier than the suitcase.
10. The white pomeranian is very fluffy.
11. The food was delicious.
12. Whose pencil box is this?
13. These apples are pretty sweet.
14. Shiv came second in the marathon.
15. I saw it with my own eyes.
16. What a splendid piece of art!
17. Emily Bronte was a Victorian novelist.
18. The Atlantic Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.
19. Most children are playing.
20. Don’t be such a brat.
INTERJECTIONS
Identify the interjection in the sentences below.
1. Goodness! He heard the person's conversation and quickly contacted the authorities .
2. Oh, I haven't really seen my sister since she graduated from high school !
3. Oops! I spilled the honey .
4. No! Don't even think about it !
5. Help! The books are about to tumble !
6. The poor bison was, Alas! starving and impoverished .
7. Wait! Don't leave me alone in this scary apartment !
8. Ah! That was a trick I've seen earlier .
9. Hmm, I am not confident this color goes with my gown .
10. Absolutely! I'll take care of everything for your celebration .
PREPOSITIONS
Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Prepositions
1. This shop doesn’t have the toys I was looking __. (up/for)
2. The teacher divided the sweets ___ all the children. (between/among)
3. Bruce did not fare well __ his examination. (in/at)
4. The dog is grateful __ its owner. (to/for)
5. My brother’s anniversary is __ 5th November. (on/in)
6. The boy __ the store is quite young. (at/on)
7. Mahatma Gandhi was born __ 2nd October. (on/in)
8. Rupert is fond __ muffins. (of/off)
9. The dog jumped __ the sofa. (on/in)
10. Humpty Dumpty sat __ a wall. (on/at)
11. The police officer is __ the station. (at/on)
12. The Sun will not rise __ 6 o’clock. (before/since)
13. I know Jack ___ he was a little boy. (for/since)
14. Priya’s house is ___ mine. (next to/after)
15. The opponents sat ____ to each other. (opposite/behind)
16. The scientist looked ____ the microscope. (through/in)
17. I met Suhani when I was __ college. (in/on)
18. I will have completed my task __ Friday. (till/by)
19. There’s a rift ___ these two kids. (between/among)
20. The soldiers are ___ war. (in/at)