Deck 11: Identifying Parts of Speech in Sentences

Question 1

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
The player who caught the pass is my roommate. ​   _________, _________.

Answer 1

pro, v

Question 2

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Politics can be a very interesting topic of conversation.   _________, _________. ​

Answer 2

n, adv

Question 3

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Even though she was ill , she went to her classes.   _________, _________. ​

Answer 3

conj, adj

Question 4

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
It was a thrilling novel o f the last war.   _________, _________. ​

Question 5

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
The Pacific fleet was nearly destroyed in that attack.   _________, _________. ​

Question 6

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
These are very troubled times that require all our strength.   _________, _________. ​

Question 7

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
That is an impossible request , which I know I cannot fulfill.   _________, _________. ​

Question 8

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
In spite of the weather, we found the hidden cave.   _________, _________. ​

Question 9

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Red is a very common autumn color.   _________, _________. ​

Question 10

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
You must attend the three sessions or he will dock you a   day's pay    _________, _________.

Question 11

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
For the winter formal, he bought himself a new tuxedo.   _________, _________. ​

Question 12

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
The work was progressing according to schedule.    _________, _________.

Question 13

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Among the visitors was a famous novelist.   _________, _________. ​

Question 14

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
​ David seemed too tired to answer any more questions. _________, _________.

Question 15

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
What kind of individual can he be?   _________, _________. ​

Question 16

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Will the girls practice later than they did last evening?   _________, _________. ​

Question 17

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Charley is a far wiser man since his defeat.   _________, _________. ​

Question 18

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
The senator came to the meeting, though she could remain only a few minutes. ​   _________, _________.

Question 19

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
We should have seen his car approaching earlier.   _________, _________. ​

Question 20

Identify the part of speech of each italicized word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
We enjoyed the movie because it was a good comedy. ​   _________, _________. ​

Question 21

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
_______. ​

Question 22

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
There were good reasons for the delay of the game.   _________, _________. ​

Question 23

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Have valuable clues been overlooked?   _________, _________. ​

Question 24

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​

These examinations, however, have proved nothing conclusively .   _________, _________. ​

Question 25

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
On the inside , the house was quite well decorated.   _________, _________. ​

Question 26

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
One part of his account was never paid.   _________, _________. ​

Question 27

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Some of the students groaned and grumbled about the food. ​   _________, _________.

Question 28

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Have any of those people voted before? ​   _________, _________.

Question 29

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
They were even less sure about the cooks' skills.   _________, _________. ​

Question 30

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
They sold most of the furniture and rented the house.   _________, _________. ​

Question 31

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Others had confidence that the menu would change.   _________, _________. ​

Question 32

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Several of the girls in this play attend Citrus College.   _________, _________. ​

Question 33

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Have you seen our new practice field?   _________, _________. ​

Question 34

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
The first prize was a tour of Alaska.   _________, _________. ​

Question 35

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
The order for those machines was never received.   _________, _________. ​

Question 36

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
​ Mirka had been working for her bonus all year.   _________, _________.

Question 37

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
Toby never completely recovered his composure.   _________, _________. ​

Question 38

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
During the last act, the audience grew restive .   _________, _________. ​

Question 39

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
In the center of the park stood the statue of Washington.   _________, _________. ​

Question 40

Identify the part of speech of each italicized and bold-printed word or group of words by placing the appropriate abbreviations in the blanks. ​
They were not so sure about the recipes.   _________, _________. ​

Question 41

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Both the coach and the players were angered by a series of unjust penalties.   _________, _________. ​

Question 42

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Two important items on the agenda were salaries and a pension plan.   _________, _________. ​

Question 43

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​During the first ten minutes of the game, our team, with two of the players out on fouls, scored two goals.   _________, _________. ​

Question 44

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Now comes the best part of the entertainment. ​   _________, _________.

Question 45

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​My brother and his friend sold tickets for the field day.   _________, _________.

Question 46

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Never again will I be able to speak to her about that.   _________, _________. ​

Question 47

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Way up the steep mountain path stood Seth.   _________, _________. ​

Question 48

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Her unassuming attitude and careful concern for details impressed her employer.   _________, _________. ​

Question 49

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​The spectators stood, cheered, and waved their pennants.   _________, _________. ​

Question 50

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​There were several excellent applicants for the position of dean of studies.   _________, _________. ​

Question 51

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​How many books are published each month on that particular subject?   _________, _________. ​

Question 52

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Where have we placed those new suits?   _________, _________. ​

Question 53

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​There will be among your visitors today two agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.   _________, _________. ​

Question 54

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​The cast was congratulated and given bonuses by a grateful producer.   _________, _________. ​

Question 55

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Never again will Helen help her with the work. ​   _________, _________.

Question 56

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Can somebody in command give us permission to moor our boat?   _________, _________. ​

Question 57

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​​ Rodrigo will help us dig the foundation and erect the framework of the new building.   _________, _________.

Question 58

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Please read the minutes of the previous meeting.   _________, _________.

Question 59

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​Shut that window and take your seat.   _________, _________. ​

Question 60

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​A tour of the churches and castles of Denmark is a worthwhile experience.   _________, _________. ​

Question 61

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. Struggling against heavy odds presented a challenge.    _________, _________. ​

Question 62

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​ There will always be doubt about his innocence.   _________, _________.

Question 63

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. Your roommate will move in tomorrow.   _________, _________. ​

Question 64

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. There at the end of the block sits the new theater.   _________, _________. ​

Question 65

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. We were tired after a day of driving and stopped at a motel.   _________, _________. ​

Question 66

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. With two precincts uncounted, Soto and Simkins were tied.   _________, _________. ​

Question 67

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. The driver of that ambulance should be rewarded.   _________, _________. ​

Question 68

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. By the side of the roaring river lay his shoes and clothes.   _________, _________. ​

Question 69

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. Has every person in line brought his or her credit card?   _________, _________. ​

Question 70

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. The victim looked at the lineup and pointed her finger.   _________, _________. ​

Question 71

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. We were anxious about Janice and sent Paulina to find her.   _________, _________. ​

Question 72

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. Many of the same people come back again every season.   _________, _________. ​

Question 73

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. Against the advice of his superiors, Li signed the contract.   _________, _________. ​

Question 74

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. ​ Karl, accompanied by his parents, walked into the president's office.   _________, _________.

Question 75

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. Only in cases of emergency should that cord be pulled.   _________, _________. ​

Question 76

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. They danced and sang far into the night.   _________, _________. ​

Question 77

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. The president and the treasurer of the company are  relatives. ​   _________, _________.

Question 78

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. Under the terms of that contract, the car repair was covered.   _________, _________. ​

Question 79

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. The narrow, winding trail made travel at night difficult.    _________, _________. ​

Question 80

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. Here in the closet are the missing keys.   _________, _________. ​