Parts Of Speech Exercise
Fill in the blanks.
1. She had to move out of that tough ……………………………..
neighborly
neighboring
neighborhood
We need a noun here.
2. The townsfolk were quite ……………………………………. when we moved
here.
neighbor
neighboring
neighborly
Neighborly means friendly.
3. She is so ……………………………….. she jumps at the slightest noise.
nervous
nervously
nervousness
We use a noun or adjective as the complement of a verb of incomplete predication.
4. He is charming; ……………………………………… I don’t quite trust him.
though
despite
nevertheless
Nevertheless is a transitional adverb. It is similar to however.
5. She gave me a …………………………………….. answer.
nonchalant
noncommittal
nominal
Noncommittal can mean indefinite or reserved.
6. There will be a ………………………………………… charge for the lunch.
nominate
nominal
nominee
Nominal can mean low or small.
7. Paying taxes is ……………………………………..
obligation
obligational
obligatory
Obligatory means compulsory or mandatory.
8. It is hard to be polite to ……………………………………. people.
obtrusive
obstructive
obstrusive
Obtrusive means intrusive or interfering.
9. The weather was good except for an ……………………………………….
shower.
occasion
occasional
occasionally
Occasional is the adjective form.
10. The youth’s language was …………………………………..
offense
offensive
offend
Offensive means insulting.
11. Inflation will ……………………………………. the pay raise.
offset
off set
ofset
Offset can mean nullify.
12. How ………………………………….. do you visit your parents?
often
ever
sometimes
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Answers
1. She had to move out of that tough neighborhood.
2. The townsfolk were quite neighborly when we moved here.
3. She is so nervous she jumps at the slightest noise.
4. He is charming; nevertheless I don’t quite trust him.
5. She gave me a noncommittal answer.
6. There will be a nominal charge for the lunch.
7. Paying taxes is obligatory.
8. It is hard to be polite to obtrusive people.
9. The weather was good except for an occasional shower.
10. The youth’s language was offensive.
11. Inflation will offset the pay raise.
12. How often do you visit your parents?