Parts of Speech
AL
Diagnostic Tests Nouns Lessons and Activities Pronouns Verbs Adjectives Adverbs
CO
PY R
IG
Review Activities Final Tests
HT
Prepositions Conjunctions Interjections
ED
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MA
TE
RI
Diagnostic Tests
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DIAGNOSTIC TEST 1 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. Each correct answer earns 5 points. Use the following abbreviations:
noun—N pronoun—PRO verb—V adjective—ADJ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
adverb—ADV preposition—PREP conjunction—CONJ interjection—INT
They attended the concert last weekend. Several cats ran into Rob’s garage. The truck driver delivered the packages quickly. Fast runners won all the awards at the track meet. My friends and I walked home after school. I wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch yesterday. She was counting the ballots during social studies class. Hey! That is my seat. Will they finish the test on time? The diagram was pretty complicated for us. He will practice his musical piece soon. Reggie saw the awesome sight from the air. Her sister is the oldest member of the group. Check the score, Tom. Will the students be able to find the answer by themselves? Are you sure of yourself? They slowly carried the couch down the stairs. Can you see beyond the hills from the top of the tower? Hurray! Our team has finally scored a touchdown. The troop had been scattered throughout the woods. Number correct 5 %
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DIAGNOSTIC TEST 2 PARTS OF SPEECH
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. If your consecutive letters are correct,