is the following
definitions
parts of speech
say what?
riddles
100

Is the following word a noun, verb, adjective or adverb?

kitchen

Noun

100

What is the definition of the word 'irregular' in this sentence:

Seeing a flock of pelicans in the city was an irregular occurrence.

irregular: uncommon or strange

100

Which part of speech joins words or groups of words together?  

conjunction

100

"Fair dinkum" 

true or genuine

100

I'm an iconic marsupial, black and white,
With a cuddly appearance, a charming sight.
I climb trees and eat eucalyptus leaves,
In Australia, I'm a national treasure, everyone believes.

Koala

200

Is the following word a noun, verb, adjective or adverb?

studying 

Verb

200

What is the definition of the saying 'head strong' in this sentence:

She was quite head strong and would not follow the teacher's instructions.

head strong: energetically wilful and determined 

200

Which part of speech describes or modifies a noun?  

adjective

200

"Barbie"  

barbecue

200

I'm a bird that's large and flightless too,
With feathers so soft and a call that's true.
I cannot fly, but I can run,
In Australia, I bask under the sun.

Emu

300

Is the following word a noun, verb, adjective or adverb?

green

adjective

300

What is the definition of the word 'catastrophic' in this sentence:

The tornado was catastrophic and we saw a lot of damage.

catastrophic: involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering

300

What part of speech is the word "always" in the sentence: "They always arrive on time."?  

adverb

300

"No worries"

You're welcome
or
It's not a problem.

300

I'm a famous rock that's red and grand,
A sacred site in this Aussie land.
Tourists visit from far and wide,
What iconic rock stands with pride?

(correct spelling needed)

Uluru

400

Is the following word a noun, verb, adjective or adverb?

studied

verb

400

What is the definition of the word 'hence' in this sentence:


We turned off the airconditioning, hence the rise in temperature in this room.

hence: as a consequence; for this reason

400

Which part of speech replaces a noun in a sentence?  

pronoun

400

"Chook"  

chicken

400

I'm a bouncy creature, so small and furry,
In Australia, I'm known for being in a hurry.
I dig burrows and have strong hind legs,
Can you guess what Easter animal this riddle pegs?

Bilby

500

Is the following word a noun, verb, adjective or adverb?

quietly 

adverb 

500

What is the definition of the word 'palpable' in this sentence:


The relief among the crowd was almost palpable.

palpable: something that can be touched, felt, or handled; tangible.

500

Which part of speech describes how something is done?  

adverb

500

"Dunny" 

toilet or outhouse

500

I'm a reptile, scaly and long,
With a forked tongue, I walk along.
With stripes like a tiger, don't you dread,
In Australia, I'm a friend instead.

Blue-tongued lizard