Parts of Speech
Decide Which Parts Of Speech are the words in italics.
You have to believe in YOURSELF if you ever expect to be successful at something.
Pronoun
He's good ____ maths, that's why he became an accountant.
AT
I called the station to enquire _____ train times.
ABOUT
_______ a decision
MAKE
It's time to make a decision about your future.
I had to come to work by bus, since my car ______ last week.
a) broke into
b) broke down
c) broke up
d) broke out
b) broke down : stop functioning.
Decide Which Parts Of Speech are the words in italics.
My friend wasn't strong enough to lift his HEAVY rucksack.
Adjective
I think both sexes are equally capable ____ looking after children.
His views differ considerably______ those of his parents.
FROM
____ a deadline.
MEET
I have to work hard to meet the deadline.
I ____my English teacher at the mall last weekend. I felt kind of awkward about it.
a) came by
b) came into
c) came up with
d) came across
d) came across: meet by chance.
Decide Which Parts Of Speech are the words in italics.
We first went to the store TO buy a few things.
Preposition
I'm a little short _____ cash right now, so I can't lend you anything.
OF
She hired a lawyer who specializes ____ divorce cases.
IN
_____ in touch.
KEEP
I try to keep in touch with old friends.
I've learned your secrets well enough not to _____ your tricks again!
a) fall for
b) fall in
c) fall out of
d) fall behind
a) fall for: be tricked
Decide Which Parts Of Speech are the words in italics.
The weather was VERY cold.
Adverb
He's keen ______ playing tennis.
ON
The mayor's promise of free healthcare for all citizens is sure to appeal ____ voters.
TO
______ a class. (go to it)
ATTEND
Are you going to attend the English class today?
Half of Martha's class has ______ flu.
a) gone for
b) gone down with
c) gone ahead
d) gone in for
b) gone down with: To catch or contract (an illness).
Decide Which Parts Of Speech are the words in italics.
My friend said, "OH! What a cold weather!
Interjection
I am famous _____ my macaroni and cheese recipe, which has been passed down in my family for generations.
FOR
Parents enjoy boasting _____ their children's achievements.
______ on a challenge. (Accept)
TAKE
She's always eager to take on new challenges.
If you don't stand up and demand a change, he'll ________ doing it.
a) keep on
b) keep back
c) keep up with
d) keep away (from)
a) keep on: continue