Grammar Quiz: Noun, Verb, Adjective, Or Adverb

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My cat is yellow and is longer than a normal sized cat.
- Noun
- Adverb
- Adjective
- Verb

About This Quiz

How good are your grammar skills? Do you understand the difference between nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs well? This quiz will help you know if you can differentiate between all these parts of speech or not. We have a few basic questions, which have highlighted words in the sentence. You just have to choose what it is, a noun, verb, See moreadjective, or adverb. Give it a try, and score 100%! All the best! Do not forget to share the quiz with others interested in enhancing their grammar skills.

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Choose the letter that correctly identifies the underlined word. Little Rock is a small town in Iowa.
- Adjective
- Adverb
- Noun
- Verb
Correct Answer

A. Noun

Explanation

The quoted word "town" is a common noun. Common nouns are general, non-specific terms for people, places, things, or ideas. In this case, "town" refers to a general type of place, not a specific location.

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3.

How much fabric will it take to make the curtains?
- Adverb
- Verb
- Adjective
- Noun
Correct Answer

A. Noun

Explanation

The correct answer is "Noun" because "fabric" is a noun, which is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this question, the word "fabric" is being referred to as the material that will be used to make the curtains.

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4.

My mother is going to Chicago in July.
- Noun
- Verb
- Adjective
- Adverb
Correct Answer

A. Verb

Explanation

The correct answer is "verb" because the word "going" is a verb in the sentence. It indicates an action that the subject (my mother) is performing.

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5.

Feathers are so light that they seem to float.
- Verb
- Adjective
- Adverb
- Noun
Correct Answer

A. Adjective

Explanation

The word "light" in the given sentence describes the feathers, indicating their weight or lack thereof. Since "light" is describing a characteristic of the feathers, it functions as an adjective in this context.

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6.

Sometimes you have to talk slowly or they won't understand your order.
- Noun
- Adverb
- Adjective
- Verb
Correct Answer

A. Adverb

Explanation

The correct answer is "Adverb" because "slowly" modifies the verb "talk." It describes how the action of talking is performed, indicating that the speaker needs to speak at a slower pace in order for the listener to understand their order.

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7.

My home is very close to the Sioux Falls border. In this sentence "very" is a/an:
- Adverb
- Verb
- Noun
- Adjective
Correct Answer

A. Adverb

Explanation

The correct answer is adverb. In the given sentence, "very" modifies the adjective "close" and describes the degree of closeness. Therefore, "very" functions as an adverb in this context.

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8.

George is located in Lyon County.
- Noun
- Adjective
- Adverb
- Verb
Correct Answer

A. Verb

Explanation

The word "located" in the sentence indicates an action being performed by George. It suggests that George is actively involved in the process of being in a specific place, which aligns with the definition of a verb.

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Whenever the door slams, the lamp rocks back and forth.
- Noun
- Verb
- Adverb
- Adjective
Correct Answer

A. Verb

Explanation

The given sentence describes an action or movement, specifically the rocking back and forth of the lamp. This indicates that the correct answer is "Verb" as it represents an action or state of being.

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10.

Mary Kate had three tests today.
- Adjective
- Verb
- Noun
- Adverb
Correct Answer

A. Adjective

Explanation

The word "three" in the sentence "Mary Kate had three tests today" is functioning as an adjective. Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns. In this case, "three" is describing the number of tests that Mary Kate had.

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Grammar Quiz: Noun, Verb, Adjective, Or Adverb

My cat is yellow and is longer than a normal sized cat.

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Choose the letter that correctly identifies the underlined word. Little Rock is a small town in Iowa.

How much fabric will it take to make the curtains?

My mother is going to Chicago in July.

Feathers are so light that they seem to float.

Sometimes you have to talk slowly or they won't understand your order.

My home is very close to the Sioux Falls border. In this sentence "very" is a/an:

George is located in Lyon County.

Whenever the door slams, the lamp rocks back and forth.

Mary Kate had three tests today.