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Test your knowledge on Parts of Speech!
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1
Which use of a colon is
incorrect
?
I have to get surgery on my arm: I fell out of a tree.
she had doctorates in two areas: philosophy and physics.
I knew exactly what I wanted: pizza.
she said :stop running!:
2
A noun with a lowercase letter that names a general person, place, or thing is called a _____.
proper noun
common noun
pronoun
helping verb
3
The sentence shown uses the correct coordinating conjunction.
True
False
4
An _________ is a word that usually describes an action.
verb
adverb
adjective
noun
5
Most indefinite pronouns function as noun equivalents, but some can also function as...
independent clauses
relative pronouns
coordinating conjunctions
adjectives
6
Which is the correct use of a semicolon?
i laughed; loudly.
earth is old; it formed 4.5 billion years ago.
I swear I saw a rabbit; bear; or mouse downstairs.
canada is beautiful; so many impressive boats.
7
Which is the correct use of an en dash?
Don’t go–I’ll make dinner.
The Chicago–New York flight left at 6:00.
I’ve told you a million–times, no.
I promised–well, sorta–that we’d go.
8
How many letters does the verb in this sentence have?
eight
nine
six
seven
9
What are the helping verbs in this sentence?
is
at
e-mail
a
10
In what case does adding a preposition at the end of the sentence acceptable?
The first sentence
The second sentence
11
Which correctly uses a period/full stop?
the store had mangoes, apples, kiwis, etc.
the store had mangoes, apples, kiwis, etc..
12
Which of the following sentences contains a reciprocal pronoun and uses it correctly?
The first sentence
The second sentence
13
Which one of these is a preposition?
reading
tell
me
about
14
Which of the following sentences uses a preposition correctly?
The second sentence
The first sentence
15
When you connect two main clauses with a coordination conjunction, use a semicolon.
False
True
16
Which of the following uses the adverb correctly?
The first sentence.
the second sentence.
17
Which is the correct use of an em dash?
no—way, did she really say that?
She said, —sometimes I wish I had a cat.
I went to the movies—despite having homework—and saw Jaws.
the dinner is from 6:00—9:00.
18
Which of the following is not a noun?
pie
development
shoe
kindly
19
How many letters does the verb in this sentence contain?
six
seven
eight
nine
20
Find the number of nouns.
two
zero
one
21
The theory of relativity is an important concept. What are the two nouns in this sentence?
important, concept
the, is
theory of relativity, concept
an, important
22
A noun with a capital letter that names a specific person, place, or thing is called a _______.
pronoun
proper noun
helping verb
common noun
23
Find the adjective in this sentence.
the
winter
during
happy
24
Which part of speech expresses emotions using words?
preposition
interjection
conjunction
25
Which of the following words is a noun?
Red
Potato
Run
Kindly
26
The ability to recognize subordinating conjunctions will...
help you avoid sentence fragments
help you make your sentences shorter
help you understand prepositions
help you make punctuation decisions
27
An _________ is a word that describes someone or something.
verb
adverb
adjective
noun
28
Which sentence correctly uses the Oxford comma?
they were red blue and, green.
they were, red, blue and green.
they were red, blue and green.
they were red, blue, and green.
29
Interjection is correctly used in which of the following sentences?
The second sentence
The first sentence
30
What is the main verb in this sentence?
the
be
at
waiting
