Parts of Speech and Sentence Pattern Test
Study Guide
Odd day classes – Thursday October 23rd
Even day classes – Friday October 24th
I.
(Multiple choice ) Know the definition and function for the following parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, prepositional phrase, subject & predicate
Which part of speech describes an action or state of being or condition? Examples are throw, run. was, is, seems...
A.
noun
B.
adverb
C.
preposition
D.
adjective
E.
verb
II.
(Multiple choice/fill in blanks) Be able to identify the parts of speech of words or phrases in the context of a sentence.
Directions: On the line to the left of the sentence, write the word that is the part of
Speech indicated in parenthesis.
Example: ___________________ (adjective) Steven is honest.
____________________(noun) She purchased the ice cream with him.
Directions: What part of speech is the underlined word in the following sentence?
The boys went inside to eat dinner.
a. adverb
b. preposition

Parts of Speech and Sentence Pattern Test
Study Guide
III.
Paint with words--analyze word choice in a sentence and replace ineffective words or phrases with more effective ones.
Directions :
Replace the underlined word or phrase to create vivid images indicated in parenthesis.
The sky diver was a woman. (speed) a.
Daredevil b
. rocket c.
flame
Her tears were rain drops _________________. (pain) a.
on a hot tin roof. b. in a bucket c. in a handkerchief
IV.
Write a sentence to effectively describe this image. Use predicate nouns and prepositional phrases as adjectives.