Let's solve the worksheet step by step. The task is to identify whether the
underlined word in each sentence is a
noun,
adjective, or
verb.
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Instructions:
- Read each sentence.
- Look at the underlined word.
- Determine if it's a
noun (a person, place, thing, or idea),
adjective (describes a noun), or
verb (an action or state of being).
- Write your answer in the blank before the sentence.
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Solutions with Explanations:
1.
Place the *open* box on the counter.
→
adjective
✔ "Open" describes the box (what kind of box?), so it’s an
adjective.
2.
Jeremy *opened* the door.
→
verb
✔ "Opened" is the past tense of "open" — it shows an action Jeremy did. So, it’s a
verb.
3.
The *opening* is next week.
→
noun
✔ "Opening" refers to an event (like a premiere or start of something). Here, it's the subject of the sentence. So, it’s a
noun.
4.
Later, we will go to the *dance* recital.
→
noun
✔ "Dance" here refers to a type of performance or event ("dance recital"). It’s a
noun.
5.
Will you *dance* with me?
→
verb
✔ "Dance" is the action being asked about. It’s a
verb.
6.
The *dance* ends at ten.
→
noun
✔ "Dance" refers to the event (the performance). It's the subject of the sentence. So, it’s a
noun.
7.
Lydia climbed the *play* structure at the park.
→
adjective
✔ "Play" describes the structure — it’s a
play structure (a structure for playing). So, "play" is an
adjective.
8.
The children *play* outside in the summer.
→
verb
✔ "Play" is the action the children do. It’s a
verb.
9.
Norah invited you to her *play*.
→
noun
✔ "Play" refers to a theatrical performance (e.g., a school play). It’s a
noun.
10.
Put your *washed* clothes away.
→
adjective
✔ "Washed" describes the clothes (clothes that have been washed). So, it’s an
adjective.
11.
Dad *washed* the car last Saturday.
→
verb
✔ "Washed" is the past tense of "wash," showing an action Dad did. So, it’s a
verb.
12.
All dirty clothes go to the *wash*.
→
noun
✔ "Wash" here means the laundry process or place where clothes are cleaned (e.g., "do the wash"). It’s a
noun.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
adjective
2.
verb
3.
noun
4.
noun
5.
verb
6.
noun
7.
adjective
8.
verb
9.
noun
10.
adjective
11.
verb
12.
noun
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🎯 Key Tip:
As the hint says:
Some words can be a noun in one sentence and a verb in another. For example:
- "She loves to
dance." → verb
- "We attended the
dance." → noun
Always look at the
context to decide!
Let me know if you'd like this turned into a printable answer key!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade adjectives worksheet.
