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Parts Of Speech Exercise

May 12, 2021 - A2pdf

Identify the part of speech.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1He accumulated a fortune buying and selling used cars. Identify the noun.
Wrong!
A noun refers to a person, place, thing or idea.
2The drawing of the house is accurate in every detail. Identify the adjective.
Wrong!
3She has acquired a working knowledge of French. Identify the verb.
Wrong!
Working is a present participle. Present participles are not verbs.
4He was criticized for one careless act. Identify the adjective.
Wrong!
Careless modifies the noun act.
5Act now and save money during our annual sale. Identify the conjunction.
Wrong!
6She is an acquisitive person, always wanting things. Identify the adverb.
Wrong!
7A gentleman must conduct himself well in any situation. Identify the pronoun.
Wrong!
8Addition is taught before subtraction. Identify the preposition.
Wrong!
9The chameleon adapts to the surroundings by changing color. Identify the verb.
Wrong!
10Let’s add up the cost of all our purchases. Identify the preposition.
Wrong!
11All nations must work for the accomplishment of peace. Identify the adjective.
Wrong!
All modifies the noun nations.
12I am an adult and I expect to be treated accordingly. Identify the adverb.
Wrong!
Most words ending in ly are adverbs. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. He accumulated a fortune buying and selling used cars. Identify the noun. fortune
  2. The drawing of the house is accurate in every detail. Identify the adjective. accurate
  3. She has acquired a working knowledge of French. Identify the verb. acquired
  4. He was criticized for one careless act. Identify the adjective. careless
  5. Act now and save money during our annual sale. Identify the conjunction. and
  6. She is an acquisitive person, always wanting things. Identify the adverb. always
  7. A gentleman must conduct himself well in any situation. Identify the pronoun. himself
  8. Addition is taught before subtraction. Identify the preposition. before
  9. The chameleon adapts to the surroundings by changing color. Identify the verb. adapts
  10. Let’s add up the cost of all our purchases. Identify the preposition. up
  11. All nations must work for the accomplishment of peace. Identify the adjective. All
  12. I am an adult and I expect to be treated accordingly. Identify the adverb. accordingly
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