Year 9 Language Conventions: Grammar_parts_of_speech

10 practice questions on grammar_parts_of_speech for Year 9 students, aligned to the Australian Curriculum V9 NAPLAN assessment framework.

Sample Year 9 Language Conventions — Grammar_parts_of_speech Questions

Question 1Mediumgrammar_parts_of_speech

What part of speech is 'following' in this sentence? Following the announcement, the crowd fell silent.

Question 2Mediumgrammar_parts_of_speech

In the sentence below, what part of speech is 'determined'? The determined student reviewed her notes each evening before bed.

Question 3Mediumgrammar_parts_of_speech

What type of word is 'whose' in this sentence? The engineer whose patent was approved last week is expected to begin production shortly.

Question 4Hardgrammar_parts_of_speech

What are 'proliferating' and 'urban' in this sentence? Proliferating urban development has reduced habitat corridors for native wildlife across southern Australia.

Question 5Hardgrammar_parts_of_speech

What grammatical function does 'to attract international investment' serve in this sentence? The government's primary objective was to attract international investment.

Question 6Mediumgrammar_parts_of_speech

What part of speech is 'extensively' in this sentence? The proposal had been extensively revised before submission.

Question 7Mediumgrammar_parts_of_speech

What type of word is 'rapidly' in this sentence? The flood waters rose rapidly, forcing residents to evacuate within minutes.

Question 8Mediumgrammar_parts_of_speech

What type of word is 'prior' in this sentence? Prior to the announcement, staff were not informed of the changes.

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