Parts of Speech Practice

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice — Identify the part of speech

1. In the sentence below, which part of speech is the underlined word?
The tired dog slept peacefully under the table.

Noun

Preposition

Conjunction

Adverb

2. Which part of speech is the emphasised word?
Wow! That was an incredible performance.

Interjection

Adjective

Verb

Pronoun

3. Identify the part of speech of the emphasised word:
She quickly finished her homework before dinner.

Adverb

Adjective

Verb

Preposition

4. What part of speech is the emphasised word?
Students organised a study group for the exam.

Noun

Verb

Adverb

Conjunction

✏️ Part 2: Matching & Short Answers — Apply your knowledge

5. Match each definition (left) to the correct part of speech (right). Draw lines from numbers to letters.

1. Replaces a noun (e.g., he, they)

2. Describes a noun or pronoun (e.g., blue, quick)

3. Shows relationship (e.g., in, on, under)

4. Expresses strong feeling or exclamation (e.g., oh no!)

A. Interjection

B. Pronoun

C. Preposition

D. Adjective

6. Improve clarity: Replace the vague noun and rewrite the sentence.
Original: The thing on the table is mine. (Replace thing with a more precise noun.)

7. Combine these two short sentences into one clear sentence using a suitable conjunction. Underline the conjunction you add.
- The exam was difficult. The students studied together.

8. Reflection (2–3 lines): Explain why choosing the correct part of speech can improve clarity in exam writing.