Parts of Speech Class 6 Worksheet English Grammar

Instructions

• Read the instructions carefully before attempting each section.
• Answer all the questions in the space provided.

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [1 Mark each]
(i) Which part of speech describes a verb, adjective, or adverb?
(a) Noun
(b) Adjective
(c) Adverb
(d) Preposition

Correct Answer is Option (c).
An adverb describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing more information about how, when, or where something happens.

(ii) Which part of speech connects words, phrases, and clauses?
(a) Conjunction
(b) Interjection
(c) Preposition
(d) Pronoun

Correct Answer is Option (a).
A conjunction is used to connect words, phrases, and clauses, making the sentence cohesive.

(iii) Which part of speech is used to replace a noun?
(a) Pronoun
(b) Adjective
(c) Adverb
(d) Noun

Correct Answer is Option (a).
A pronoun is used to replace a noun in a sentence, helping to avoid repetition and making the sentence smoother.

(iv) Which part of the speech is the underlined word?: I bought a beautiful dress at the mall.
(a) Preposition
(b) Adjective
(c) Noun
(d) Verb

Correct Answer is (b) Adjective.
"Beautiful" is an adjective because it describes the noun "dress."

(v) Which part of the speech is the underlined word?: What did she ask you to do?
(a) Conjunction
(b) Preposition
(c) Pronoun
(d) Adverb

Correct Answer is (c) Pronoun
"She" is a pronoun because it refers to a person without naming them.

(vi) Which part of the speech is the underlined word?:  I left my shoes under the kitchen table.
(a) Adjective
(b) Preposition
(c) Pronoun
(d) Noun

Correct Answer is (b) Preposition
"Under" is a preposition because it shows the relationship between "shoes" and "table."

(vii) Which part of the speech is the underlined word?: If we finish our work quickly, we can go to the movies.
(a) Adverb
(b) Conjunction
(c) Verb
(d) Noun

Correct Answer is (b) Conjunction
"If" is a conjunction because it connects two clauses.

(viii) Which part of the speech is the underlined word?: On Saturdays, I work from nine to five.
(a) Verb
(b) Preposition
(c) Adverb
(d) Noun

Correct Answer is (b) Preposition
"On" is a preposition because it shows the relationship between "Saturdays" and the action "work."

Q2: Answer the following questions in 30-40 words.  [2 Marks each]
(i) What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb? Give one example of each.

An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, whereas an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Example: Adjective - happy, Adverb - quickly.

(ii) Explain the function of a preposition with an example.

A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. Example: The book is on the table. Here, 'on' is the preposition that shows the relationship between 'book' and 'table.'

(iii) What is the function of a conjunction? Give one example.

A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Example: I like apples and oranges. In this sentence, 'and' is the conjunction that connects 'apples' and 'oranges.'

(iv) Differentiate between a pronoun and a noun with examples.

A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea, while a pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Example: Noun - dog, Pronoun - he.

(v) What is an interjection? Give two examples.

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong feelings or emotions. Example: Wow! Ouch!

Q3: Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the appropriate part of speech. [1 Mark each]

(i) The _______ 'happy' describes the noun 'child.'

Adjective

(ii) 'In' is a _______ that shows the relationship between the noun 'book' and the noun 'bag.'

Preposition

(iii) 'She' is a _______ that replaces the noun 'Sita.'

Pronoun

(iv) 'And' is a _______ that connects the words 'apples' and 'oranges.'

Conjunction

(v) 'Wow!' is an _______ that expresses strong feelings or emotions.

Interjection

Q4: Match the words in column A with their corresponding parts of speech in column B. [1 Mark each]

1. c) Adverb
2. a) Noun
3. b) Adjective
4. d) Preposition
5. e) Conjunction

Q5: Identify the part of speech for the word specified underlined in the following sentences.

(i) Put the pen in the red box.

in - Preposition

(ii) Seema has got a new job.

new - Adjective

(iii) Wait here until I return.

until - Conjunction

(iv) The old man shouted angrily at the noisy children.

angrily - Adverb

(v) They are all going to Anita’s birthday party.

They - Pronoun

(vi) Who let the dogs out?

let - Verb

(vii) They went in through the garden.

through - Adverb

(viii) The knife edge was dulled over time.

dulled - Verb

(ix) Who will release your hold on my hand?

my - Noun

(x) The freshly made tea smelt nice.

nice - Adverb

Q6: Name the Part of Speech of each italicised and underlined word in the following sentences, giving in each case your reason for the classification:
(i) He still lives in that house.

Verb: It is the main verb of the sentence, indicating the action of living. 

(ii) He told us all about the battle.

Preposition: shows the relation between ‘all’ and ‘battle’.

(iii) Mohammedans fast in the month of Ramzan.

Verb: says something about ‘Mohammedans’.

(iv) He is on the committee.

Preposition: shows the relation between ‘he’ and ‘committee’.

(v) The up train is late.

Adjective: adds something to the meaning of the verb ‘train’.

(vi) I will watch while you sleep.

Conjunction:  joins the two parts ‘I will watch’ and “you sleep’

(vii) Let us move on.

Adverb: adds something to the meaning of the word ‘move’.

(viii) He kept the fast for a week.

Pronoun: the name of something.

(ix) Suddenly one of the wheels came off.

Adverb: adds something to the meaning of the verb ‘come’.

(x) The after effects of the drug are bad.

Adjective: adds something to the meaning of the noun ‘effects’.