Identifying Parts of Speech

Gap-fill exercise

In the following sentences, identify the parts of speech of each italicized word by writing one of the following abbreviations:
N for noun; ADJ for adjective; C for conjunction; V for verb; I for interjection; or ADV for adverb
Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

1. You must stay outside the house.
2. The trapped animal freed itself.
3. I enjoyed reading the book, but I did not see the movie.
4. I have several pieces of Steve Blair's pottery.
5. Irene asked us to wait.
6. If we have a garden next summer, we will build a compost box.
7. Did you see the game between Houston and Dallas?
8. Oh, I can hardly wait for spring vacation.
9. I think I bought the wrong key.
10. Everyone is working hard on the project.
11. The rain stopped before we got there.
12. For a moment, he could not remember where he was.
13. He scarcely noticed me.
14. They stared at each other for several minutes.
15. Wayne apologized for his remark.