Parts Of Speech Grade 4
This quiz tests student knowledge of the six parts of speech.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
That girl goes to Edna Louise Spear Elementary School.What is the common noun in this sentence?
- A.
Girl
- B.
Goes
- C.
School
- D.
To
- E.
Edna Louise Spear Elementary School
Correct Answer
A. GirlExplanation
The common noun in this sentence is "girl" because it is a general term that refers to a young female person.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many nouns are in this sentence?After school, Kara went to the library to check out a book for her project.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
E. 5Explanation
The sentence "After school, Kara went to the library to check out a book for her project" contains five nouns. The nouns in the sentence are school, Kara, library, book, and project.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the pronoun?Tonight I am going to see a movie with my mom.
- A.
Tonight
- B.
I
- C.
See
- D.
Movie
- E.
Mom
Correct Answer
B. IExplanation
The pronoun in the given sentence is "I". It is used as the subject pronoun to refer to the person speaking, indicating that the speaker is going to see a movie with their mom.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the sentence that punctuates the possessive pronoun correctly.
- A.
That is his pencil.
- B.
That is his's pencil.
Correct Answer
A. That is his pencil.Explanation
The correct answer is "That is his pencil." because the possessive pronoun "his" does not require an apostrophe before the "s" to indicate possession. The sentence is grammatically correct and clearly conveys that the pencil belongs to him.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Adverbs tell___________________.
- A.
How
- B.
When
- C.
Where
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Adverbs are words that modify or describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They provide information about how, when, or where an action or state occurs. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above" because adverbs can tell us how something is done, when it happened, or where it took place.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Choose the word that is NOT an adverb.
- A.
Quickly
- B.
Soon
- C.
Happily
- D.
Angry
- E.
Inside
Correct Answer
D. AngryExplanation
The word "angry" is not an adverb. It is an adjective that describes a feeling or emotion. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but "angry" does not modify any of these. Instead, it describes the noun "person" or "people" who are feeling angry.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The pool at our school feels so warm!What is the simple subject?
- A.
The
- B.
Pool
- C.
School
- D.
Feels
- E.
Warm
Correct Answer
B. PoolExplanation
The simple subject in this sentence is "pool". It is the main noun that the sentence is talking about. The sentence is describing how the pool feels warm.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Our teacher gave us a study guide for the test.What is the complete predicate?
- A.
Teacher
- B.
Our teacher
- C.
Gave
- D.
Gave us a study guide
- E.
Gave us a study guide for the test.
Correct Answer
E. Gave us a study guide for the test.Explanation
The complete predicate in the given sentence is "gave us a study guide for the test." This is because it includes the verb "gave" along with its direct object "us a study guide for the test." This phrase provides the complete action or description of what the teacher did.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Yesterday, my mom and dad went to Stop and Shop.What is the verb?
- A.
Yesterday
- B.
And
- C.
Went
- D.
To
- E.
Stop and Shop
Correct Answer
C. WentExplanation
The verb in the given sentence is "went". It is the past tense of the verb "to go" and indicates the action of moving from one place to another. In this case, it shows that the subject (my mom and dad) performed the action of going to Stop and Shop.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Larissa is my favorite babysitter.What is the verb?
- A.
Larissa
- B.
Is
- C.
My
- D.
Favorite
- E.
Babysitter
Correct Answer
B. IsExplanation
The verb in the given sentence is "is." It is the linking verb that connects the subject "Larissa" with the subject complement "my favorite babysitter." The verb "is" shows the state of being or the relationship between the subject and the complement.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Cool! My mom said I could sleep over.What is the interjection?
- A.
Cool
- B.
Mom
- C.
Said
- D.
I
- E.
Sleep
Correct Answer
A. CoolExplanation
The interjection in this sentence is "Cool." An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise. In this case, "Cool" is used to show excitement or approval.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Choose the word that is NOT a conjunction.
- A.
And
- B.
For
- C.
Or
- D.
It
- E.
Yet
Correct Answer
D. ItExplanation
The word "it" is not a conjunction. It is a pronoun that is used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identifiable. Conjunctions, on the other hand, are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. They are used to show relationships between different parts of a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 13.
My dog hides under the table when he hears thunder.What is the preposition?
- A.
Dog
- B.
Hides
- C.
Under
- D.
Table
- E.
Hears
Correct Answer
C. UnderExplanation
The preposition in this sentence is "under". It indicates the location or position of where the dog hides when he hears thunder.Rate this question:
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- 14.
I sadly watched as my balloon floated through the trees.What is the object of the preposition?
- A.
Sadly
- B.
Balloon
- C.
Floated
- D.
Through
- E.
Trees
Correct Answer
E. TreesExplanation
The object of the preposition in this sentence is "trees". The preposition "through" indicates movement from one side of the trees to the other. The word "trees" is the noun that follows the preposition and receives the action of the verb "floated".Rate this question:
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- 15.
Yes, I think I will get a good grade on this test.Which word is an interjection?
- A.
Yes
- B.
Think
- C.
Will
- D.
On
- E.
This
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The word "Yes" is an interjection because it is used to express agreement, affirmation, or consent. It is a short, standalone word that conveys a strong emotion or reaction. In this context, "Yes" is used to express the speaker's confidence or belief that they will receive a good grade on the test.Rate this question:
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- 16.
My dad happily drives a green truck to work.What is the adjective?
- A.
Happily
- B.
Drives
- C.
Green
- D.
Truck
- E.
Work
Correct Answer
C. GreenExplanation
The adjective in the given sentence is "green". It describes the type/color of the truck that the dad drives to work.Rate this question:
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- 17.
He rode his bike to school.What tense is the verb in?
- A.
Past
- B.
Present
- C.
Future
Correct Answer
A. PastExplanation
The verb "rode" indicates an action that has already happened in the past. Therefore, the tense of the verb in the sentence "He rode his bike to school" is past tense.Rate this question:
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- 18.
My dad won't buy me a phone because he says I already talk too much.How many verbs are in this sentence?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
The sentence "My dad won't buy me a phone because he says I already talk too much" contains three verbs. The verbs are "won't buy," "talk," and "says."Rate this question:
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