Underlined word- parts of speech

 

Parts of Speech 

In each question, the **underlined word** is shown in **bold** for clarity. Choose the correct part of speech from the options:

Options:**  

A) Noun  B) Pronoun  C) Verb  D) Adjective  

E) Adverb  F) Preposition  G) Conjunction  

H) Interjection  I) Article  

MCQs:

1. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.  

   (Part of speech of **quick**?)

2. She loves to sing classical songs.  

   (Part of speech of **She**?)

3. He runs **very** fast in the morning.  

   (Part of speech of **very**?)

4. The book is **under** the pillow.  

   (Part of speech of **under**?)

5. Alas! She failed the exam again.  

   (Part of speech of **Alas**?)

6. I want tea **or** coffee.  

   (Part of speech of **or**?)

7. An honest man is respected everywhere.  

   (Part of speech of **An**?)

8. The birds **fly** high in the sky.  

   (Part of speech of **fly**?)

9. This is **his** new bicycle.  

   (Part of speech of **his**?)

10. The **beautiful** scenery attracted everyone.  

    (Part of speech of **beautiful**?)

11. She spoke **politely** to the teacher.  

    (Part of speech of **politely**?)

12. The cat is sitting **on** the mat.  

    (Part of speech of **on**?)

13. They are playing football in the ground.  

    (Part of speech of **They**?)

14. **Hurrah**! We have won the match.  

    (Part of speech of **Hurrah**?)

15. He is a **clever** boy.  

    (Part of speech of **clever**?)

16. I bought a **red** dress yesterday.  

    (Part of speech of **red**?)

17. The dog **barked** at the stranger.  

    (Part of speech of **barked**?)

18. We waited **till** the train arrived.  

    (Part of speech of **till**?)

19. **The** sun is shining brightly.  

    (Part of speech of **The**?)

20. He is **too** weak to walk.  

    (Part of speech of **too**?)

21. **Kindness** is a great virtue.  

    (Part of speech of **Kindness**?)

22. The girl danced **gracefully**.  

    (Part of speech of **gracefully**?)

23. The gift is **for** my sister.  

    (Part of speech of **for**?)

24. He tried hard **but** he could not succeed.  

    (Part of speech of **but**?)

25. **What** a wonderful idea!  

    (Part of speech of **What** in this exclamatory sentence?)

26. The children are playing **outside**.  

    (Part of speech of **outside**?)

27. **This** book belongs to me.  

    (Part of speech of **This**?)

28. The boy **jumped** over the wall.  

    (Part of speech of **jumped**?)

29. She looked **sad** after the result.  

    (Part of speech of **sad**?)

30. They reached the station **before** time.  

    (Part of speech of **before**?)

Answers with Detailed Explanations:

1. D) Adjective**  

   Explanation: "Quick" describes the noun "fox" (tells what kind of fox).

2. B) Pronoun**  

   Explanation: "She" is used in place of a noun (a girl/woman).

3. E) Adverb**  

   Explanation: "Very" modifies the adverb "fast" and shows degree.

4. F) Preposition**  

   Explanation: "Under" shows the position/relationship between "book" and "pillow".

5. H) Interjection**  

   Explanation: "Alas" expresses sorrow or regret suddenly.

6. G) Conjunction**  

   Explanation: "Or" joins two alternatives (tea and coffee).

7. I) Article**  

   Explanation: "An" is an indefinite article used before a vowel sound.

8. C) Verb**  

   Explanation: "Fly" shows the action performed by the birds.

9. B) Pronoun** (Possessive Pronoun)  

   Explanation: "His" shows possession and replaces a noun.

10. D) Adjective**  

    Explanation: "Beautiful" describes the noun "scenery".

11. E) Adverb**  

    Explanation: "Politely" tells how she spoke (modifies the verb "spoke").

12. F) Preposition**  

    Explanation: "On" shows the position of the cat.

13. B) Pronoun**  

    Explanation: "They" replaces the names of persons.

14. H) Interjection**  

    Explanation: "Hurrah" expresses joy or excitement.

15. D) Adjective**  

    Explanation: "Clever" describes the noun "boy".

16. D) Adjective**  

    Explanation: "Red" describes the noun "dress" (colour).

17. C) Verb**  

    Explanation: "Barked" shows the action of the dog.

18. F) Preposition** (or Conjunction of time)  

    Explanation: "Till" shows time relationship (commonly treated as preposition in TET).

19. I) Article**  

    Explanation: "The" is a definite article.

20. E) Adverb**  

    Explanation: "Too" shows excess degree and modifies the adjective "weak".

21. A) Noun**  

    Explanation: "Kindness" is an abstract noun (name of a quality).

22. E) Adverb**  

    Explanation: "Gracefully" tells how the girl danced.

23. F) Preposition**  

    Explanation: "For" shows the relationship (intended recipient).

24. G) Conjunction**  

    Explanation: "But" joins two contrasting ideas.

25. H) Interjection** (or Exclamatory word)  

    Explanation: In exclamatory sentences, "What" functions to express emotion/surprise.

26. E) Adverb**  

    Explanation: "Outside" tells where the children are playing.

27. B) Pronoun** (Demonstrative Pronoun)  

    Explanation: "This" points to a particular book.

28. C) Verb**  

    Explanation: "Jumped" shows the action.

29. D) Adjective**  

    Explanation: "Sad" describes the state of "she" (predicate adjective).

30. F) Preposition**  

    Explanation: "Before" shows time relationship.

These questions are at **TET level** and cover all eight parts of speech with a focus on **identification of the underlined word**.  

**Tip for TET Exam:** Always ask –  अतिशय महत्वाचे.....

- Does it name a person/place/thing/idea? → Noun  

- Does it replace a noun? → Pronoun  

- Does it show action or state? → Verb  

- Does it describe a noun? → Adjective  

- Does it modify verb/adjective/adverb? → Adverb  

- Does it show position/time/relation? → Preposition  

- Does it join words/clauses? → Conjunction  

- Does it show sudden emotion? → Interjection  

- a/an/the → Article

SET 2

1. The **old** man walked slowly across the road.  

   (Part of speech of **old**?)

2. **He** gave me a beautiful gift on my birthday.  

   (Part of speech of **He**?)

3. The teacher spoke **loudly** to the students.  

   (Part of speech of **loudly**?)

4. The keys are **inside** the drawer.  

   (Part of speech of **inside**?)

5. **Bravo**! You have done an excellent job.  

   (Part of speech of **Bravo**?)

6. She is kind **yet** strict with her children.  

   (Part of speech of **yet**?)

7. **A** lion is a dangerous animal.  

   (Part of speech of **A**?)

8. The children **play** happily in the garden every evening.  

   (Part of speech of **play**?)

9. **Our** school is celebrating its annual day.  

   (Part of speech of **Our**?)

10. The **bright** light hurt my eyes.  

    (Part of speech of **bright**?)

11. She completed the work **carefully**.  

    (Part of speech of **carefully**?)

12. The bird flew **over** the house.  

    (Part of speech of **over**?)

13. **We** should help the poor and needy.  

    (Part of speech of **We**?)

14. **Ouch**! That hurt a lot.  

    (Part of speech of **Ouch**?)

15. He is an **intelligent** student in the class.  

    (Part of speech of **intelligent**?)

16. I saw a **small** puppy on the street.  

    (Part of speech of **small**?)

17. The baby **cried** loudly throughout the night.  

    (Part of speech of **cried**?)

18. We stayed at home **because** it was raining heavily.  

    (Part of speech of **because**?)

19. **The** Ganga is a holy river.  

    (Part of speech of **The**?)

20. He runs **fast** enough to win the race.  

    (Part of speech of **fast**?)

21. **Courage** is needed to face challenges in life.  

    (Part of speech of **Courage**?)

22. The singer performed **beautifully** on stage.  

    (Part of speech of **beautifully**?)

23. The letter is **from** my best friend.  

    (Part of speech of **from**?)

24. I like mangoes **and** apples equally.  

    (Part of speech of **and**?)

25. **How** wonderful the weather is today!  

    (Part of speech of **How** in this sentence?)

26. Please come **here** immediately.  

    (Part of speech of **here**?)

27. **Those** flowers are very colourful.  

    (Part of speech of **Those**?)

28. The athlete **ran** quickly towards the finish line.  

    (Part of speech of **ran**?)

29. The news made her feel **happy**.  

    (Part of speech of **happy**?)

30. She left the room **after** finishing her work.  

    (Part of speech of **after**?)

### Answers with Detailed Explanations:

1. **D) Adjective**  

   Explanation: "Old" describes the noun "man" (tells what kind of man).

2. **B) Pronoun**  

   Explanation: "He" is a personal pronoun that replaces a noun (a male person).

3. **E) Adverb**  

   Explanation: "Loudly" modifies the verb "spoke" and tells how the teacher spoke.

4. **F) Preposition**  

   Explanation: "Inside" shows the position/relationship between "keys" and "drawer".

5. **H) Interjection**  

   Explanation: "Bravo" expresses sudden praise or approval.

6. **G) Conjunction**  

   Explanation: "Yet" joins two contrasting ideas (kind and strict).

7. **I) Article**  

   Explanation: "A" is an indefinite article used before a consonant sound.

8. **C) Verb**  

   Explanation: "Play" shows the action performed by the children.

9. **B) Pronoun** (Possessive Pronoun)  

   Explanation: "Our" shows possession and replaces a noun.

10. **D) Adjective**  

    Explanation: "Bright" describes the noun "light".

11. **E) Adverb**  

    Explanation: "Carefully" tells how she completed the work.

12. **F) Preposition**  

    Explanation: "Over" shows the position/relation (movement above something).

13. **B) Pronoun**  

    Explanation: "We" is a personal pronoun that replaces the speaker and others.

14. **H) Interjection**  

    Explanation: "Ouch" expresses sudden pain.

15. **D) Adjective**  

    Explanation: "Intelligent" describes the noun "student".

16. **D) Adjective**  

    Explanation: "Small" describes the noun "puppy" (size).

17. **C) Verb**  

    Explanation: "Cried" shows the action of the baby.

18. **G) Conjunction**  

    Explanation: "Because" joins the main clause with the reason.

19. **I) Article**  

    Explanation: "The" is a definite article used before a specific noun.

20. **E) Adverb**  

    Explanation: "Fast" modifies the verb "runs" and tells how he runs (manner).

21. **A) Noun**  

    Explanation: "Courage" is an abstract noun (name of a quality).

22. **E) Adverb**  

    Explanation: "Beautifully" tells how the singer performed.

23. **F) Preposition**  

    Explanation: "From" shows the source/relationship of the letter.

24. **G) Conjunction**  

    Explanation: "And" joins two similar items (mangoes and apples).

25. **H) Interjection** (or Exclamatory adverb)  

    Explanation: "How" in exclamatory sentences expresses surprise or emotion.

26. **E) Adverb**  

    Explanation: "Here" tells the place (modifies the verb "come").

27. **B) Pronoun** (Demonstrative Pronoun)  

    Explanation: "Those" points to particular flowers (replaces noun).

28. **C) Verb**  

    Explanation: "Ran" shows the action of the athlete.

29. **D) Adjective**  

    Explanation: "Happy" describes the feeling of "her" (predicate adjective).

30. **F) Preposition**  

    Explanation: "After" shows the time relationship.

These questions are fresh, balanced, and strictly follow the TET pattern of identifying the part of speech of the **underlined/bold word**.

**Quick Revision Tip for TET:**  

Always check the function of the word in the sentence, not just the word itself (e.g., "fast" can be adjective or adverb depending on usage).