Deck 1: Parts of Speech

Question 1

Common ____ verbs include am, is, are, was, were, be, being, and been.

A) helping
B) action
C) linking
D) transitive

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Why is it important to learn to identify the eight parts of speech?

A) Being able to identify the parts of speech will help you organize paragraphs effectively.
B) Identifying the parts of speech will help you punctuate sentences correctly and choose precise words for clearer writing.
C) Being able to identify the eight parts of speech will ensure that you get promoted.
D) Recognizing the parts of speech will help you impress a potential employer in a job interview.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

____ join nouns and pronouns to other words in a sentence.

A) Interjections
B) Adjectives
C) Pronouns
D) Prepositions

Answer 3

D

Question 4

​In the sentence Facebook allows users to stay connected with families and friends all over the world, the word allows serves as a(n) _____ verb.

A) ​linking
B) ​action
C) ​helping

Question 5

​Which sentence contains a linking verb?

A) ​The new vice president of marketing is Bee Xiong.
B) ​Security Health Plan submitted the lowest bid for our new insurance package.
C) Our intranet is running smoothly after a recent upgrade.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A) Good communication skills can help you in the classroom, on the job, and in your personal life.
B) Communicating effectively is not related to job success.
C) Learning to communicate effectively cannot be taught because communication skills are inborn.
D) Effective communication skills are not as important as technical skills.

Question 7

​Which sentence contains an adverb?

A) ​Brett will meet with his supervisor on Wednesday for his annual performance review.
B) One of the most important steps for a successful interview is thoroughly researching the company.
C) ​Please examine the proposals for the new addition before our next meeting.

Question 8

​Which sentence uses a pronoun as an object of a verb?

A) ​The winning sales proposal for APEX Industries was awarded to them.
B) We spent ten hours creating and editing the sales proposal for APEX Industries.
C) ​After the meeting Gwen gave me an update on the status of the sales proposal for APEX Industries.

Question 9

____ modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

A) Adverbs
B) Adjectives
C) Conjunctions
D) Prepositions

Question 10

Which statement about today's workplace is most accurate?

A) The emphasis on writing has decreased as a result of new communication devices.
B) Written messages are seen by fewer audiences today than before.
C) Today's workers can expect to do less communicating than in the past.
D) Because of technological advances, messages are traveling farther than ever before.

Question 11

They, which, ours, and us are examples of ____.

A) nouns
B) adjectives
C) adverbs
D) pronouns

Question 12

A(n) ____ expresses an action, an occurrence, or a state of being.

A) adverb
B) verb
C) conjunction
D) preposition

Question 13

Sentences revolve around _____ because these words can function as subjects of verbs and also as objects of verbs.

A) nouns
B) verbs
C) adjectives
D) prepositions

Question 14

​Which sentence expresses nouns correctly?

A) ​Our supervisor ordered new Dell computers for all sales representatives.
B) ​Melinda graduated from High School in Chicago, but attended College in Arizona.
C) ​The President of the Company will attend the Conference in Reno on Thursday.

Question 15

All complete sentences must contain at least one ____.

A) adverb
B) adjective
C) conjunction
D) verb

Question 16

Pronouns are used to ____.

A) replace nouns
B) add length to written messages
C) describe nouns
D) connect words or groups of words

Question 17

A, an, and the are called articles. What part of speech do they represent?

A) Prepositions
B) Pronouns
C) Conjunctions
D) Adjectives

Question 18

Names for persons, places, things, qualities, feelings, concepts, activities, and measures are ____.

A) pronouns
B) adjectives
C) nouns
D) adverbs

Question 19

What questions do adjectives answer?

A) Who? and Why?
B) What kind?, How many?, and Which one?
C) When?, How?, Where?, and To what extent?

Question 20

____ often answer the questions When?, How?, Where?, and To what extent?

A) Prepositions
B) Adjectives
C) Pronouns
D) Adverbs

Question 21

In the sentence Beth and the sales representative reviewed the product descriptions on the website, the word the is a(n) ____.

A) adjective
B) verb
C) adverb
D) noun

Question 22

In the sentence They discussed four important issues at the meeting, the word issues is a(n) ____.

A) noun
B) pronoun
C) verb
D) adjective

Question 23

In the sentence Tanika carefully proofread her lengthy message before she sent it, the word lengthy is a(n) ____.

A) adjective
B) preposition
C) noun
D) verb

Question 24

Words expressing strong feelings, but usually unconnected grammatically to the sentence, are ____.

A) interjections
B) adjectives
C) verbs
D) prepositions

Question 25

​Which sentence contains a preposition?

A) ​DataCorp's research and development proposal was unanimously accepted.
B) ​Interviewers want candidates who are personable, organized, and excellent communicators.
C) ​Juan updated the employee handbook and asked for our feedback.

Question 26

In the sentence Beth and the sales representative reviewed the product descriptions on the website, the word reviewed is a(n) ____.

A) adverb
B) conjunction
C) noun
D) verb

Question 27

In the sentence Beth and the sales representative reviewed the product descriptions on the website, the word sales is a(n) ____.

A) adverb
B) noun
C) conjunction
D) adjective

Question 28

In the sentence They discussed four important issues at the meeting, the word They is a(n) ____.

A) interjection
B) adjective
C) conjunction
D) pronoun

Question 29

In the sentence They discussed four important issues at the meeting, the word four is a(n) ____.

A) adverb
B) adjective
C) conjunction
D) preposition

Question 30

In the sentence They discussed four important issues at the meeting, the word at is a(n) ____.

A) adverb
B) adjective
C) conjunction
D) preposition

Question 31

In the sentence Tanika carefully proofread her lengthy message before she sent it, the word message is a ____.

A) noun
B) pronoun
C) conjunction
D) verb

Question 32

In the sentence Beth and the sales representative reviewed the product descriptions on the website, the word and is a(n) ____.

A) interjection
B) conjunction
C) preposition
D) adjective

Question 33

Which sentence uses a conjunction?​

A) ​You should rehearse success stories to potential interview questions.
B) ​Many companies now search social media sites as part of the employment process.
C) ​Holly and Brandon will organize this year's employee recognition party.

Question 34

To sound professional, credible, and objective, most business writers avoid ____ in business and professional messages.

A) verbs
B) adjectives
C) interjections
D) prepositions

Question 35

The words and, or, nor, and but are examples of ____.

A) interjections
B) adverbs
C) conjunctions
D) verbs

Question 36

Some of the most frequently used ____ are at, by, far, from, in, of, to, and with.

A) adverbs
B) prepositions
C) pronouns
D) nouns

Question 37

In the sentence Tanika carefully proofread her lengthy message before she sent it, the word carefully is a(n) ____.

A) adjective
B) preposition
C) verb
D) adverb

Question 38

In the sentence Tanika carefully proofread her lengthy message before she sent it, the word proofread is a(n) ____.

A) noun
B) interjection
C) verb
D) adverb

Question 39

In the sentence Beth and the sales representative reviewed the product descriptions on the website, the word descriptions is a(n) ____.

A) adverb
B) noun
C) interjection
D) verb

Question 40

Words that connect other words or groups of words are ____.

A) pronouns
B) nouns
C) conjunctions
D) interjections

Question 41

We must move ____ with our decision to hire a new director of human resources.

A) foreword
B) forward
C) ​foreward
D) ​forword

Question 42

Our company offers discounted prices ____ of the year.

A) everyday
B) every day

Question 43

​Which sentence uses second as a noun?

A) ​It will take you only a second to answer my questions about the job requirements.
B) ​In Tuesday's meeting Teri said, "I will second the motion."
C) You should rehearse your answers to possible interview questions until they become second nature.

Question 44

Which of following sentences uses knowledge as the object of a preposition?​

A) ​The pursuit of knowledge should be a goal for everyone.
B) ​Francis Bacon, an English author and philosopher, said, "Knowledge is power."
C) ​The biochemistry exam included many knowledge questions.

Question 45

​Which sentence uses volunteer as an action verb?

A) ​Henrik will be a volunteer for the Special Olympics this Saturday in Carson Park.
B) ​Please volunteer for the event sponsored by the Special Olympics this Saturday in Carson Park.
C) ​The Special Olympics needs many volunteer workers for this Saturday's event in Carson Park.

Question 46

Which of the following is an acronym?

A) IRS
B) OSHA
C) EPA
D) FBI

Question 47

​Which sentence uses firm used as an adjective?

A) After graduating from college, Yolanda worked for a brokerage firm in New York City.
B) ​Please let me know your decision after you firm up your plans.
C) ​The intern demonstrated a firm understanding of the project's requirements.

Question 48

Your interesting comments have ____ my interest.

A) piqued
B) peeked
C) peaked

Question 49

Please ____ me a copy of your expense report.

A) E-mail
B) email
C) e-mail

Question 50

Which sentence uses control as a verb?

A) ​Wade adjusted the control on the printing machine.
B) ​Ben analyzed the results of the data from the control group.
C) ​Businesses often control their health care costs by offering wellness incentives.