Test Your Intelligence On English Grammar

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    What part of speech is "verdant", meaning "green with vegetation"?

    • Noun
    • Verb
    • Adjective
    • Adverb
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Not many people have perfect skills when it comes to English grammar, and this being said you should try your best to ensure that you get as much practice on it and understand all the tricks to it. Take up the test below and get to test your intelligence on the English language. All the best and keep on practicing!

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  • 2. 

    What part of speech is "verbose", meaning "wordy"?

    • Noun

    • Adjective

    • Verb

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Verbose" is an adjective that means "wordy" or using more words than necessary. It describes the quality of being excessively talkative or using an excessive amount of words. As an adjective, "verbose" modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating that the noun or pronoun possesses the quality of being wordy. Therefore, the correct answer is adjective.

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  • 3. 

    What part of speech is "verity", meaning "truth"?

    • Adjective

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Verity" is a noun that means "truth." As a noun, it refers to the quality or state of being true or factual. It is a word used to describe something that is genuine, authentic, or accurate. In this context, "verity" is used as a noun to represent the concept of truth rather than being used as an adjective, verb, or adverb.

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    What part of speech is "veracious", meaning "habitually disposed to speak the truth"?

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adverb

    • Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Veracious" is an adjective because it describes a quality or characteristic of a noun. In this case, it describes someone who is habitually disposed to speak the truth. Adjectives modify nouns by providing additional information about them, and "veracious" specifically modifies the noun referring to a person's disposition or tendency to tell the truth. Therefore, "adjective" is the correct answer.

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    What part of speech is "vindicative", meaning "revengeful"?

    • Noun

    • Adverb

    • Adjective

    • Verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Vindicative" is an adjective that means "revengeful". Adjectives describe or modify nouns, pronouns, or other adjectives. In this case, "vindicative" describes a person or their behavior, indicating a tendency to seek revenge. Therefore, the correct answer is adjective.

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    What part of speech is "vincible", meaning "conquerable"?

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    • Adverb

    • Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Vincible" is an adjective that means "conquerable". Adjectives describe or modify nouns, so "adjective" is the correct part of speech for "vincible".

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    What part of speech is "versatile", meaning "having an aptitude for applying oneself to new and varied tasks or to various subjects"?

    • Adverb

    • Noun

    • Adjective

    • Verb

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Versatile" is an adjective because it describes a characteristic or quality of something or someone. In this case, it describes someone who has the ability to adapt and succeed in different tasks or subjects. Adjectives modify or provide more information about nouns, and in this context, "versatile" is used to describe a person's aptitude or capability.

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    What part of speech is "vigilant", meaning "being on the alert to discover and ward off danger or insure safety"?

    • Noun

    • Adjective

    • Verb

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Vigilant" is an adjective because it describes a quality or characteristic of someone or something. In this case, it describes the state of being on the alert to discover and ward off danger or ensure safety. It does not function as a noun, verb, or adverb in this context.

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    What part of speech is "vernal", meaning "belonging to or suggestive of the spring"?

    • Adjective

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Vernal" is a word that describes something that belongs to or is suggestive of the spring season. It is used to modify nouns and provide more information about them, which is a characteristic of adjectives. Therefore, "adjective" is the correct answer for this question.

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    What part of speech is "veracity", meaning "truthfulness"?

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Veracity" is a noun because it refers to a quality or state of being truthful. It is not a verb, adjective, or adverb, as it does not describe an action, modify a noun, or describe a verb, respectively.

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    What part of speech is "verbiage", meaning "use of many words without necessity"?

    • Adjective

    • Verb

    • Noun

    • Adverb

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Verbiage" is a noun that refers to the use of excessive or unnecessary words. It describes the act or practice of using a lot of words to express something that could be conveyed more concisely. In this context, "verbiage" is used to represent a concept or idea rather than an action or quality, which aligns with its classification as a noun.

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  • 12. 

    What part of speech is "vertical", meaning "lying or directed perpendicularly to the horizon"?

    • Adverb

    • Verb

    • Noun

    • Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    "Vertical" is an adjective that describes something that is perpendicular to the horizon or in an upright position. It is used to modify nouns and provide more information about their characteristics. In this context, "vertical" is describing the position or direction of an object, which is a typical function of adjectives. Therefore, the correct answer is "Adjective".

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    What part of speech is "vie", meaning "to contend"?

    • Adverb

    • Noun

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Verb
    Explanation
    "Vie" is the correct answer because it is a verb. In this context, it means "to contend." A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, "vie" describes the action of contending or competing.

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    What part of speech is "vigilance", meaning "alert and intent mental watchfulness in guarding against danger"?

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    • Adverb

    • Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun
    Explanation
    "Vigilance" is a noun because it refers to a state or quality of being watchful and alert. It represents the concept or idea of being vigilant, rather than describing an action (verb), a characteristic (adjective), or a manner (adverb).

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    What part of speech is "verily", meaning "in truth"?

    • Verb

    • Adjective

    • Adverb

    • Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Adverb
    Explanation
    "Verily" is an adverb because it modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to provide more information about the action or state being described. In this case, "verily" is used to emphasize that something is true or accurate, making it an adverb that adds emphasis to the truthfulness of a statement.

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