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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the definition for an adjective?
something that describes or modifies nouns and other adjectives
something that describes or modifies only nouns
something that describes or modifies verbs, adverbs and nouns
something that describes or modifies only verbs
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of a noun?
something that describes or modifies adjectives
something that describes or modifies adverbs
a person, place, thing or idea
a name of something an adjective describes
- 3. Multiple Choice
The highly enthusiastic crowd went wild when the musician hit the stage.
What part of speech is the word HIGHLY in the sentence above?
adverb
adjective
verb
noun
- 4. Multiple Choice
Andrea took Mario's advice and talked directly to the teacher about her grade.
What part of speech is the word MARIO'S as it is used in the sentence above?
adverb
adjective
noun
verb
- 5. Multiple Choice
Jack could not believe his eyes.
What part of speech is the word HIS as it is used in the sentence above?
adverb
adjective
noun
verb
- 6. Multiple Choice
The lion cub pounced on his brother just like their mom had taught him to.
What part of speech is the word POUNCED as it is used in the sentence above?
adverb
adjective
noun
verb
- 7. Multiple Choice
I am hungry.
What part of speech is the word AM as it is used in the sentence above?
adverb
adjective
noun
verb
- 8. Multiple Choice
The very tired mom cried loudly when her fussy baby refused to stop screaming.
How many adjectives are in the sentence above?
3
4
2
5
- 9. Multiple Choice
The Flamenco dancer twirled happily for her audience.
How many nouns are in the sentence above?
3
2
4
1
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which part of speech has the biggest job because it has the most things to describe or modify?
adjective
adverb
noun
vern
- 11. Multiple Choice
All the lions paraded proudly around their catch.
What part of speech is PROUDLY as it is used in the sentence above?
adjective
adverb
noun
verb
- 12. Multiple Choice
The mama bear fiercely protected her vulnerable cubs from very dangerous predators.
Which option below correctly identifies the parts of speech used in the sentence above?
4 adjectives, 3 nouns, 2 adverbs, 1 verb
3 adjectives, 2 nouns, 3 adverbs, 2 verbs
2 adjectives, 4 nouns, 2 adverbs, 1 verb
5 adjectives, 4 nouns, 3 adverbs, 1 verb
- 13. Multiple Choice
The context of a sentence has nothing to do with what part of speech the words in it can be.
TRUE
FALSE
- 14. Multiple Choice
An adverb can sometimes describe or modify other adverbs.
TRUE
FALSE
- 15. Multiple Choice
An adjective can sometimes describe or modify other adjectives.
TRUE
FALSE
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which noun below is an example of an idea?
teacher
cats
hope
water
- 17. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that uses Mike as a noun.
Mike's boss is always cranky.
Mike's house is too far from us.
Mike bought a big house last summer.
Mike's attitude is problematic at work.
- 18. Multiple Choice
The stolen car bolted recklessly down the long highway during the police chase.
Which word from the sentence above is an adverb?
bolted
stolen
long
recklessly
- 19. Multiple Choice
The stolen car bolted very recklessly down the long highway during the police chase.
Which option accurately describes the parts of speech used in the sentence above?
4 adjectives, 2 nouns, 2 adverbs, 2 verbs
3 adjectives, 2 nouns, 3 adverbs, 1 verb
3 adjectives, 3 nouns, 2 adverbs, 1 verb
2 adjectives, 1 noun, 4 adverbs, 2 verbs
- 20. Multiple Choice
The angry driver screamed violently at the very careless pedestrian who crossed without looking.
What part of speech is the word VERY as it is used in the sentence above?
adjective
adverb
noun
verb
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