The 8 Parts of Speech
Quiz in English - 8
Name: ______________________ Grade & Section: __________ Score: _____________
I - Directions: Identify the word that is the part of speech indicated in parenthesis.
1. (preposition) He walks around the corner.
2. (pronoun) Paul hopes that he will sing with the choir.
3. (pronoun) Can Jerry help him with the science project?
4. (noun) Have you seen the eraser?
5. (noun) The lock was stuck.
6. (noun) She purchased the ice cream with him.
7. (adjective) Older people get tired more easily.
8. (adjective) Steven is honest.
9. (adjective) Kind people are often rewarded.
10. (adverb) The officer runs fast.
11. (adverb) My sister answers the questions intelligently.
12 (adverb) You really should see this art exhibit.
13. (preposition) Reggie trips down the stairs.
14. (preposition) Can you jump over the hurdle?
15. (preposition) May I sit between you two?
II - Directions: Identify what Part of Speech is the underlined word.
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May I ask a question?
The store overcharged me.
Jimmy eats spaghetti.
I cannot go, for I have too much to do.
I like peanuts and potato chips.
She quickly packed her bag and left.
She was wearing really beautiful earrings.
Wow! You got the highest score.
The baby crawled under the bed.
Oh no! The house is burning!
III – Directions: Identify the following Parts of Speech. Choose the correct answer inside
the box below.
Noun
Pronoun
Adjective
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Verb
Conjunction
Preposition
Interjection Proper Noun
Adverb
Common Noun
Describes a noun or a pronoun.
Combines sentences or ideas.
Interrupts a thought, expresses strong feelings, and exclamatory.
Shows location, time and directions.
Describes a verb, adjective and another adverb.
Name of a person, place, thing and events.
Shows action of the subject in the sentence.
Takes the place of a noun in the sentence.
A general name of a person, things, place, and events.
A specific name of a person, things, place, and events.