Parts of Speech

Exercise 1- Identify the underlined part of speech as a noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, article, adverb, conjunction, preposition, or
interjection.

1. English is my second language.

2. My father lives in Scarborough, Ontario.
3. After I got home yesterday, I took my dog for a walk.
4. The other day I saw a bear.
5. Although I am quite brave, that movie scared me.
6. I like hockey, but my brother likes basketball.
7. Toronto is the largest city in Ontario.
8. This is the ugliest fish in the lake!
9. My sister is a silly yet beautiful woman.
10. I love my pet lizard.
11. The stream bubbles merrily over tiny pebbles.
12. I work in Waterloo, yet live in Kitchener.
13. Driving in heavy traffic on King Street, I was horrified when my car stalled suddenly.
14. I laughed as I put the apples into a box.
15. "Oh! I didn't see you there!"
16. My brother owns two big turtles, and he keeps them in a glass aquarium.
17. My boyfriend has a tattoo; it is a red maple leaf.
18. I will be going to the Film Festival this weekend.
19. I wish I could be sitting on a beach right now!
20. The dictionary and the thesaurus are both valuable resources when writing an essay.

Exercise 2-Fill the blanks with the correct form of pronouns.

1. We scored as many goals as ____ (they/them).

2. I am one year older than ____ (he/him).
3. He is as good a student as ____ (she/her).
4. Between you and ____ (I/me) he is a liar.
5. Let ____ (he/him) who can, save her from drowning.
6. The boy ____ (who/whom) fell off his bicycle has hurt his leg.
7. I have not seen the girl ____ (whose/whom) suitcase was stolen.
8. Seema is the maid ____ (who/whom) I have employed.
9. This is the paragraph about ____ (that/which) the teacher is talking.
10. The letter ____ (which/what) he wrote reached me late.
11. The jury has given ____ (its/their) verdict.
12. The Cabinet gave ____ (their/its) vote.
13. The Secretary and Treasurer did not do ____ (their/his) job.
14. Each policeman and each homeguard was at ____ (their/his) post.
15. Neither John nor Tom has done ____ (their/his) work.
16. Either the leader or his followers did not do ____ (their/his) duty.
17. She and I completed ____ (our/ours) work.
18. Riya and ____ (myself/I) went to Kerela.
19. He ____ (that/whom) is down need fear no fall.
20. She ____ (herself/themselves) saw the thief.

Exercise 3:Choose the correct item:

1. He (correct, correctly) defined the terms. The answer sounded (correctly, correct).

2. She (quickly, quick) adjusted the fees. She adapted (quick, quickly) to any situation.

3. He measured the floor (exact, exactly). They proved to be (perfectly, perfect) (exact, exactly) measurements.

4. The stillness of the tomb was (awfully, awful). The tomb was (awfully, awful) still.

5. It was a (dangerously, dangerous) lake to swim in. The man was (dangerous, dangerously) drunk. The gas smelled (dangerously,dangerous).

6. She performed (magnificent, magnificently). It was a (magnificent, magnificently) beautiful performance.

7. Her voice sounds (beautifully, beautiful). She sang the song (exact, exactly) as it was written. We heard it (perfectly, perfect).

8. He was a very (sensibly, sensible) person. He acted very (sensible, sensibly).

9. Mike wrote too (slow, slowly) on the exam. He always writes (slow, slowly).

10. Talk (softly, soft) or don't talk at all. The music played (softly, soft).

Exercise 4:Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:

1. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)

2. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
3. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
4. You won’t pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless)
5. I could not get a seat, _________ I came early. (as, though, when)
6. We are leaving Wednesday _________ or not it rains. (if, whether, though)
7. Pay attention to your work _________ you will not make mistakes. (so that, unless, or)
8. The musicians delivered a rousing performance _________ they had rehearsed often. (though, as, once)
9. She’s honest _________ everyone trusts her. (if, so, when)
10. Write this down _________ you forget. (or, when, lest)

Exercise 5-Complete each sentence using the correct correlative conjunction pair from the parenthesis:

1. I plan to take my vacation _________ in June _________ in July. (whether / or, either / or, as / if)
2. _________ I’m feeling happy _________ sad, I try to keep a positive attitude. (either / or, whether / or, when / I’m)
3. _________ had I taken my shoes off _________ I found out we had to leave again. (no sooner / than, rather / than, whether / or)
4. _________ only is dark chocolate delicious, _________ it can be healthy. (whether / or, not / but, just as / so)
5. _________ I have salad for dinner, _____________________I can have ice cream for dessert. (if /then, when / than, whether / or)
6. _________ flowers _________ trees grow _________ during warm weather. (not only / or, both / and, not / but)
7. _________ do we enjoy summer vacation, _________ we _________ enjoy winter break. (whether / or, not only / but also, either / or)
8. Calculus is _________ easy _________ difficult _________ (not / but, both / and, either / or)
9. It’s _________ going to rain _________ snow tonight. (as / if, either / or, as / as)
10. Savory flavors are _________ sweet _________ sour. (often / and, neither / nor, both / and)

Exercise 6-Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:

1. My car has a radio _________ a CD player. (but, or, and)

2. Sharon hates to listen to rap music, _________ will she tolerate heavy metal. (but, nor, or)
3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, _________ Bill insisted that they fly. (and, or, but)
4. I’m afraid of heights, _________ I appreciate the view from the top of this building. (and, yet, nor)
5. I have to be on time, _________ my boss will be annoyed if I’m late. (and, nor, for)
6. Do you like chocolate _________ vanilla ice cream better? (or, nor, and)
7. I have to go to work at six, _________ I’m waking up at four. (but, so, yet)
8. I was on time, _________ everyone else was late. (so, but, for)
9. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, _________ she takes the bus everywhere. (but, yet, so)
10. Our trip to the museum was interesting, _________ there were several new artifacts on display. (but, for, yet)

Exercise 7-Complete each sentence using the correct coordinating conjunctive adverb from the parenthesis:

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)

Exercise 8 – Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions

1. The cat is hiding __ the couch. (under/over)

 2. The books are scattered ___ the room. (around/across)
3. She excels __ mathematics. (in/at)
4. The gift is from __ her aunt. (to/for)
5. My birthday falls __ 15th December. (on/in)
6. The girl __ the front desk is very helpful. (at/on)
7. Martin Luther King Jr. was born __ 15th January. (on/in)
8. She is scared __ spiders. (of/off)
9. The bird landed __ the tree branch. (on/in)
10. The statue stands __ the park. (in/at)
11. The manager is __ his office. (at/on)
12. The train won't arrive __ 9 o’clock. (before/since)
13. I have known Sam ___ we were teenagers. (for/since)
14. The park is ___ my house. (next to/after)
15. The players sat ____ to each other. (opposite/behind)
16. She peered ____ the telescope. (through/in)
17. I met him when I was __ university. (in/on)
18. I will finish my project __ Monday. (till/by)
19. There’s a disagreement ___ these two friends. (between/among)
20. The country is ___ peace. (in/at)

Exercise 9– Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions

1. We are very excited __________________ our trip to Spain next week. (AT, WITH, ABOUT, OVER)

2. I am very fond __________________ drinking green tea. (FOR, OF, ABOUT, AT)

3. Almost all politicians were involved __________________ the scandal. (IN, AT, WITH, FROM)

4. I am looking forward ______________ having a meeting with you next week. (WITH, AT, TO, FROM)

5. At the moment, she is recovering __________________ her injuries. (AT, OF, FROM, WITH)

6. I’m dreaming ________________ becoming a famous scientist one day (FOR, WITH, ABOUT, INTO)

7. My cousin is married __________________ a famous American (WITH, FOR, TO, FROM)

8. I am responsible __________________ training the new recruits. (AT, ABOUT, WITH, FOR)

9. Many people took advantage __________________ the low prices offered by the new shop (OF, FOR, WITH, TO)

10. I was not quite satisfied __________________ the exam results. (AT, FOR, WITH, ABOUT)

11. The president was thankful __________________ everyone who helped in the campaign (TO, WITH, FOR, AT)

12. Everyone in this town will benefit __________________ the new hospital (FROM, WITH, AT, INTO)

13. For two full days, the man was fighting __________________ his life. (UP,WITH, AT, FOR)

14. My dad shouted __________________ me because I didn’t do what he said (TO, AT, WITH, TOWARDS) 15. She insisted
__________________ helping me with the dishes. (ON, WITH, FOR, ABOUT)

16. Almost all car companies care __________________ the environment (FOR, AT, ABOUT,WITH)

17. Wearing a seat belt can protect you ____________ being killed in a car. (WITH, OF, ABOUT, FROM)

18. Ten people were killed when a bus collided __________________ a car (INTO, WITH, AT, TOWARDS) 19. The customers came to the
shop to complain _____________ their service (ABOUT, AT, ON, FOR)

20. Our atmosphere consists __________________ oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide (INTO, OF, WITH, FOR)

21. We decided __________________ buying the new car. (AGAINST, WITH, AT, OF)

22. Many children depend __________________ their parents for money. (ON, AT, WITH, TO)

23. He graduated __________________ Oxford university (ON, FROM, OUT OF, WITH)

24. The advertising campaign resulted __________________ hundreds of new customers for the company. (TO, FOR, UP, IN)
25. As a scientist, I specialize __________________ marine biology (AT, IN, FOR, WITH)

Exercise 10 – Fill in the correct prepositions!

at , above , about , after , before , behind – by – down , during , for – from – in , in front of – of , on – out of , over , to , with

1. There were _____________ a thousand people at the concert.

2. You must be _____________ 18 in order to see the film.

3. We are travelling _____________ the road.

4. He is suffering _____________ an unknown illness.

5. I listened to the game ____________ the radio.

6. How are you getting _____________ at school?

7. Don’t be impatient _____________ us. We are trying!

8. Could I speak _____________ Tom please?

9. We didn’t see the whole performance because we left _____________ the last act.

10. There were some beautiful pictures _____________ the walls.

11. The march started in the park. _____________ there we moved to City Hall.

12. Pessimism is bad _____________ your health

13. He asked his mother ___________ money.

14. I bought many things _____________ my stay in New York.

15. My country is famous _____________historical sights.

16. I’m not _____________ a hurry. I can wait.

17. Have you ever been _____________ the theatre recently?

18. We arrived _____________ the airport _____________ time for the plane.

19. My grandfather died _____________ cancer.

20. The resort lies about 1,500 meters _____________ sea level.

21. His hands are _____________ his face.

22. there’s a chair _____________ my desk

23. The thief jumped _____________ the window.

24. Both of my neighbors can take care _____________ the cat while you are gone.

25. I rarely think _____________ the weather.

26. They were always arguing _____________ silly things.

27. _____________ first I found the work very tiring but _____________ a few weeks I got used to it.

28. My house is _____________ the end of the road.

29. The article was _____________ yesterday’s papers.

30. The classroom is _____________ the fourth floor.

31. I applied _____________ a few jobs last week, but nobody wrote back.

32. He wants two seats _____________ the concert on Friday night.

33. You ought to be ashamed _____________yourself _____________ coming in with dirty boots.

34. There’s no point _____________ going _____________ car if we can’t park near the theatre.

35. he started his training _____________ November

36. Whom did they vote _____________ ?

37. The bus stopped _____________ the corner of High Street and congress Avenue.

38. I love listening _____________ classical music.

39. He is _____________ Dallas, Texas but he was born in California.

40. She goes _____________ church every Sunday.

41. It’s 7 a.m. We need to leave _____________ work at once or else we’ll miss the bus.

42. I asked the policeman _____________ some information.

43. The great player hit the ball _____________ the net.

44. Can you find our holiday beach _____________ the map?

45. Please turn _____________ the volume of the radio. I’m getting deaf.