Can You Name The Part Of Speech For The Given Word?

Only true English grammar aces will pass this quiz! Do you think you can name the part of speech for the given word? It's time to find out! Embark on this trivia quiz and put your knowledge to the test!
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"Bob has been up and since the kids woke him up at 6 a.m." What part of speech is "about?"
Preposition
Adjective
Determiner

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" The table, which weighed 200 pounds, was difficult to remove from the house." What part of speech is "which?"
Adjective
Pronoun
Direct object

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"I have been writing this letter for hours." What part of speech is "writing?"
Adjective
Pronoun
Present participle

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"I should have been walking my dogs instead." What part of speech is "should have?"
Auxiliary verb
Interjection
Past participle

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"Or maybe I should have been doing laundry." What part of speech is "been?"
Past particple
Present participle
Adjective

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"Who forgot to put the lid on the peanut butter jar?" What part of speech is "who?"
Noun
Pronoun
Indirect object

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"That's the guy who stole my purse!" What part of speech is "who?"
Pronoun
Noun
Conjunction

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"I am so excited about the party!" What part of speech is "so?"
Interjection
Adverb
Adjective

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"I was hungry, so I ate a snack." What part of speech is "so?"
Conjunction
Interjection
Verb

Question 10/12

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"When did you say the kids are supposed to go to bed?"What part of speech is "when?"
Adjective
Adverb
Preposition

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"Please clear your plate when you're finished eating." What part of speech is "when?"
Dependent adjective
Preposition
Conjunction

Question 12/12

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"I see a phone over there, but I'm not sure if it's yours." What part of speech is "A?"
Undefined object
Definite object
Indefinite article
Uh-oh, this quiz proved more of a fizzle than a bang! While you may know your basic parts of speech, some trickier words threw you for a loop. Fret not, what's important is that you gave this quiz your all and left having learned something new. There's no failure in that!

C+, Part Of Speech Fizzle

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You are truly part of speech pert! Though one or two words on this quiz left you a bit confused, you proved that you know your parts of speech better than just about anyone else! It's clear that your a grammar whiz with an amazing handle on the basics. Well done!

B+, Part Of Speech Pert

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You are part of speech perfect! When it comes to proper English grammar and parts of speech, no one holds a candle to you! It's obvious that you have a deep grasp on the English language. Keep up the good work and keep on being impressive!

A+, Part Of Speech Perfect

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1
"Bob has been up and since the kids woke him up at 6 a.m." What part of speech is "about?"
Preposition
Adjective
Determiner
2
" The table, which weighed 200 pounds, was difficult to remove from the house." What part of speech is "which?"
Adjective
Pronoun
Direct object
3
"I have been writing this letter for hours." What part of speech is "writing?"
Adjective
Pronoun
Present participle
4
"I should have been walking my dogs instead." What part of speech is "should have?"
Auxiliary verb
Interjection
Past participle
5
"Or maybe I should have been doing laundry." What part of speech is "been?"
Past particple
Present participle
Adjective
6
"Who forgot to put the lid on the peanut butter jar?" What part of speech is "who?"
Noun
Pronoun
Indirect object
7
"That's the guy who stole my purse!" What part of speech is "who?"
Pronoun
Noun
Conjunction
8
"I am so excited about the party!" What part of speech is "so?"
Interjection
Adverb
Adjective
9
"I was hungry, so I ate a snack." What part of speech is "so?"
Conjunction
Interjection
Verb
10
"When did you say the kids are supposed to go to bed?"What part of speech is "when?"
Adjective
Adverb
Preposition
11
"Please clear your plate when you're finished eating." What part of speech is "when?"
Dependent adjective
Preposition
Conjunction
12
"I see a phone over there, but I'm not sure if it's yours." What part of speech is "A?"
Undefined object
Definite object
Indefinite article