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, adverb—ADV, pronoun—PRO, preposition—PREP
verb—V, conjunction—CONJ, adjective—ADJ, interjection—INT
1. _________ They attended the concert last weekend.
2. _________Several cats ran into Rob’s garage.
3. _________The truck driver delivered the packages quickly.
4. ________Fast runners won all the awards at the track meet.
5. ________My friends and I walked home after school.
6. _________I wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch yesterday.
7. ________She was counting the ballots during social studies class.
8. _________Hey ! That is my seat.
9. _________Will they fi nish the test on time?
10. ________The diagram was pretty complicated for us.
11. ________He will practice his musical piece soon.
12. ________Reggie saw the awesome sight from the air.
13. ________Her sister is the oldest member of the group.
14. _______Check the score, Tom.
15. _________Will the students be able to fi nd the answer by themselves ?
16. _________Are you sure of yourself ?
17. _________They slowly carried the couch down the stairs.
18. _________Can you see beyond the hills from the top of the tower?
19. _________Hurray ! Our team has fi nally scored a touchdown.
20. _________The troop had been scattered throughout the woods.
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, you will spell out the names of four trees in items 1 through 12 and four first names in items 13 to 25. Write these six names on the lines below the last numbered item.
Each correct answer is worth 4 points.
1.________ (preposition) He walked around the corner.
2. _______(pronoun) Paul hopes that she will sing with the choir.
3. _______(pronoun) Can Jerry help him with the science project?
4. ________(noun) Have you seen the eraser?
5. ________(noun) The lock was stuck.
6. _______(noun) She purchased the margarine with him.
7. ______(adjective) Older people tire more easily.
8. _______(adjective) He is agile.
9. ________(adjective) Kind people are often rewarded.
10. ______(adverb) The police offi cer ran fast.
11. ______(adverb) My sister answered the question intelligently.
12. ______(adverb) You really should see this art exhibit, Kenny.
13. _______(preposition) Reggie fell by the stairs.
14. _______(preposition) Can you jump over the hurdle?
15. _______(preposition) May I sit between you two?
The Eight Parts of Speech