Advanced Parts of Speech Quiz for ESL

Can you identify the different parts of speech in sentences?

Parts of Speech Examples
Parts of Speech.
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Kenneth Beare
Kenneth Beare
English as a Second Language (ESL) Expert
  • TESOL Diploma, Trinity College London
  • M.A., Music Performance, Cologne University of Music
  • B.A., Vocal Performance, Eastman School of Music
Kenneth Beare is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience.
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Updated on March 06, 2017
1. Unfortunately, they haven't been paying on time - recently -.
2. I'd like to thank you all - for - attending today's meeting.
3. Art lovers can visit the - Metropolitan Museum of Art - on the Upper Eastside next to Central Park.
4. - However -, there are a number of places and events that really must be seen and enjoyed if you are in London.
5. To experience the famous - eccentric - side of British life, make sure to visit Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park
6. Not only are London parks beautiful, - but - they may be one of the only places you can meet the British.
7. They were able to choose from a limited number of programs on three or four - channels -.
8. Another choice - might be - playing a video game on the computer or TV screen.
9. Gone are the days when a worker might sit - around - the staff room discussing last night's entertainment.
10. I - often - feel we've forgotten to communicate with our surroundings.
11. I think we need to rethink how addicted we are becoming to being available for - everyone - and everything at all times.
12. Mary's husband needs a simple device to do basic tasks - while - travelling.
13. The - Hong Kong Heng Seng - was up a full 4% due to strong consumer electronics growth.
14. Would you like to improve your fitness - without - having to leave your home?
15. Our assistants will show you just the right product from among the - many - offered.
16. He - has become - a new person since he left her.
17. Jack had become familiar with the account - before - the manager arrived.
18. My aunt - will be used to - the sun this time next week.
19. - Hey! - They might have become rich!
20. - Neither - I nor my friend Tom felt the exhibition was very good.
Advanced Parts of Speech Quiz for ESL
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Advanced Parts of Speech Quiz for ESL
You know your English!. Andrew Rich / Vetta / Getty Images

 Well done! You certainly understand English grammar and how the different parts of speech function in English. 

Advanced Parts of Speech Quiz for ESL
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Advanced Parts of Speech Quiz for ESL
You've done well on your lessons. Anton Violin / Moment / Getty Images

 Good job! You're familiar with most parts of speech in English, but you could still use a little review to perfect your knowledge. 

Advanced Parts of Speech Quiz for ESL
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Advanced Parts of Speech Quiz for ESL
You'll need to study more!. John Fedele / Blend Images / Getty Images

 You'll need to work a bit more to fully understand the use of parts of speech in English. Parts of speech are like the pieces of a puzzle which makes up a sentence. Try to understand how each word in a sentence functions by using parts of speech and practice.