Parts of Speech & Articles is one of 9 topics in the Grade 8 English First Additional Language CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which word in "The dog barked" is the NOUN?
Dog
The
Barked
Loud
Answer: Dog — A noun names a person, place, animal or thing. "Dog" names an animal.
Easy
2. Which word in "She ate an apple" is the VERB?
Ate
She
An
Apple
Answer: Ate — A verb shows an action. "Ate" shows what she did.
Medium
3. Which word in "The small cat slept" is the ADJECTIVE?
Small
Cat
Slept
The
Answer: Small — An adjective describes a noun. "Small" describes the cat.
