PARTS OF SPEECH
For each underlined word in the following sentences, identify and then write the part of speech
on the line next to the number. Each part of speech is used at least once.
noun—N adverb—ADV
pronoun—PRO preposition—PREP
verb—V conjunction—CONJ
adjective—ADJ interjection—INT
1. They attended the concert last weekend.
2. Several cats ran into Rob’s garage.
3. The truck driver delivered the packages quickly.
4. Fast runners won all the awards at the track meet.
5. My friends and I walked home after school.
6. I wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch yesterday.
7. She was counting the ballots during social studies class.
8. Hey! That is my seat.
9. Will they finish the test on time?
10. The diagram was pretty complicated for us.
11. He will practice his musical piece soon.
12. Reggie saw the awesome sight from the air.
13. Her sister is the oldest member of the group.
14. Check the score, Tom.
15. Will the students be able to find the answer by themselves?
16. Are you sure of yourself?
17. They slowly carried the couch down the stairs.
18. Can you see beyond the hills from the top of the tower?
19. Hurray! Our team has finally scored a touchdown.
20. The troop had been scattered throughout the woods.
EX 2) On the line next to the number, write the first letter of the word indicated by the part of speech
in the parentheses. Underline the indicated word within the sentence.
1. (preposition) He walked around the corner.
2. (pronoun) Paul hopes that she will sing with the choir.
3. (pronoun) Can Jerry help him with the science project?
4. (noun) Have you seen the eraser?
5. (noun) The lock was stuck.
6. (noun) She purchased the margarine with him.
7. (adjective) Older people tire more easily.
8. (adjective) He is agile.
9. (adjective) Kind people are often rewarded.
10. (adverb) The police officer ran fast.
11. (adverb) My sister answered the question intelligently.
12. (adverb) You really should see this art exhibit, Kenny.
13. (preposition) Reggie fell by the stairs.
14. (preposition) Can you jump over the hurdle?
15. (preposition) May I sit between you two?
EX 3 ) Sentence Structure and Types of Clauses
What is the sentence structure in the following sentences?
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound/Complex
1. Everyone played well, but Jenny scored the winning basket.
2. The motorcycles roared around the curve and raced down the track.
3. When the temperature rose above freezing, the snow finally began to melt.
4. Lawyers argue cases, but judges decide them.
5. Will you stay home, or will you come with us?
6. Although James can play the guitar, he doesn’t sing well, so he may not be in the band.
7. Margaret didn’t complain until her leg began to ache.
8. Tony washed and dried the dishes and the cups.
9. Jessica, who is my best friend, walked into the room, and she looked radiant!
10. Keith made the winning goal after he ran sixty yards in the final moments of the game.
EX 4) Use a subordinating conjunction to combine each pair of sentences with an adverb clause.
1. Yesterday Mom drove me to school. I missed the bus.
2. I lost my purse. I went to the mall.
3. I won’t pass the test. I got a lot of answers wrong.
4. She works after school. She works when she feels like it and when she doesn’t.
5. I will turn in my paper. I have to finish my paper first.
6. I can’t have desert. I have to eat my dinner.
7. John has a cat. John really likes cats.
8. I watched a movie. I watched it after I got home from school.
9. I will draw. I will watch television at the same time.
EX 5 ) find and Underline the adjective clause in each sentence below.
. 1. Which person do you think will be able to complete the work?
2. The woman who lives next door, brought us some cookies.
3. There is a condo that I’d like to purchase.
4. Lincoln City is where I wish to live.
5. That cat that you found belongs to our neighbour.
6. The man who wore the hat was guilty.
7. Stephen, whose friends were from out of town, had a great time.
8. Summer, which is my favourite season, is usually hot.
9. English, which is my favourite subject, has a lot vocabulary.
EX 6 ) Underline the noun clause in each sentence.
1. Which puppy you adopted is the friendliest?
2. I watched what Paul recommended.
3. Please invite whichever of your friends you would like.
4. Whatever excuse she offers will be unacceptable.
5. What I am wondering is how this works.
6. Which car you buy is up to you.
7. Whose name was just called is unclear.
8. What makes me angry is that you just don't listen.
9. I will accept whatever you offer.
10. I can't remember where that store is.
EX 7) Find and underline the adverb clause in each sentence.
1. After we eat dinner, we will go to the store.
2. Because we are friends, I will give you a discount.
3. Please call me if the boys come home.
4. Let’s wait here until they get finished shopping.
5. We huddled under the awning where we could stay dry.
6. Before you start that sandwich, I think we should talk.
7. I was not here when John arrived.
8. We watched the movie as the children played.
EX 8) Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence.
1. Throughout history, human beings have tried to make life easier.
2. There is more to life beyond money.
3. I am trying to get ahead of this work.
4. Because of that remark, I am quitting my job.
5. Unlike my peers, I don't want an office job.
6. Except for Jack's company, I would rather be alone.
7. Aboard the ship, we enjoyed ourselves.
8. Alongside James, I look tall.
9. Without a coat, it is really cold in the wind.
0. Towards evening, we like to relax.
EX 9) under line the verb phrases:
1. I was reading the newspaper.
2. I think you should not stay here.
3. An author is writing someone’s autobiography.
4. She has not completed the work that you gave her yesterday.
5. Finally, my friend has decided to purchase a new car.
6. Rehman might close the door.
7. You must call your father and tell him about this incident.
8. Walking in the street, he suddenly fell to the ground.
9. She was playing hide & seek with her friends.
10. We must go to Delhi to attend this seminar.
EX 10) synonyms and antonyms :
EX 11) Rewrite the sentences in active voice.
1. I was called by my mother.
2. The meal was prepared by Jean.
3. The picnic was ended by rain
4. The cat was fed by Alice.
5. The decorations were hung by Carl.
6. The movie was watched by everyone.
7. The book was read by Tim
EX 12) Change active voice to passive voice.
Change passive voice to active voice.
1. The party surprised us.
2. The cashier took my money.
3. The principal gave me the award.
4. The lamp was bought by Ursula.
5. The earrings were lost by Marie.
6. Candace got the haircut..
EX 13)
Rewrite each sentence with the correct homophone.
1. We climbed to the peek of the mountain.
2. I ripped the seem of my shirt.
3. That was an amazing feet.
4. I would never steel from anyone.
5. We watched the man flea from the barking dog.
6. I would like a mail puppy.
7. I took a pale of water to the horses.
8. I have been in a days all day.
EX 13 )Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
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1. This is not the ______________ to school.
2. The little dog ______________ at the big man's feet.
3. I cannot ______________ for summer.
4. I do not need to lose or gain any ______________.
5. I am not a ______________ about standing up others.
6. In non-fiction, you can include only ______________.
7. People rarely send things by ______________ anymore
. 8. There were minnows in the ______________.
9. I heard the floorboard ______________ when I took a step.
10. I need to ______________ this fruit.
EX 14) prefix and suffix
EX 14 )
Circle the complete subject. Underline the complete predicate.
1. John and Katy are always late.
2. It rained all afternoon.
3. Mom is making chicken for dinner.
4. Jill and I will go out tomorrow.
5. My mother doesn't like to leave the house.
6. I like to have some quiet time in the evenings.
7. The ottoman's legs are uneven.
8. It was a good day for grilled cheese.
9. Frank looked forward to the afternoon.
10. Beth often tells me stories.
EX 15)
Underline subjects, circle predicates, and double-underline objects
1. The pirate captain sang a sea shanty on his pirate ship.
2. Singing was his favorite activity.
3. He also liked feeding his parrot, swashbuckling, and pillaging.
4. Soon after the sun rose, he called his crew to the deck.
5. The men assembled on the deck of the pirate ship.
6. As their captain strutted the deck of the ship, the men responded to his orders.
7. Some climbed ropes and looked through telescopes, while others swung on ropes and nets.
8. Swinging, climbing, and chanting are all important skills for pirates.
EX 16) Rewrite each sentence as reported speech.
1) Sara said, "I submitted the assignment a week ago."
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3) Anna told Mia, "I went to the mall yesterday."
4) Liam said, "I will jog in Central Park tomorrow."
4) "We are going out for dinner in one hour," they said.
5) "Did you like the movie we watched last week?" Sam asked his brother.
EX 17) rewrite in direct speech
1. Jerry said (that) he would be busy.
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2. Lilly told me (that) she preferred rainy days.
3 .Anna said (that) she studied at Harvard.
4. Harold said (that) he was playing chess with his grandad.
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5. Lucas told me (that) he would sleep outside.
6. Mason said (that) he had talked to his girlfriend the day before.
.7 .Children said (that) they couldn't understand the rule.
8. Emma told me that she had already bought the tickets.
9. Mother told me not to be late for dinner.
10. Clara said (that) her son was afraid of lightning.
