Let's solve the "Parts of Speech" worksheet step by step. The goal is to identify the
part of speech for each underlined word in the sentence and write:
-
N if it's a
noun (a person, place, thing, or idea),
-
V if it's a
verb (an action),
-
A if it's an
adjective (describes a noun).
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Here are the sentences with explanations:
1.
Tara picked a fresh *rose* out of the garden for her aunt.
- *"rose"* = a flower (thing) →
N
✔ Answer: N
2.
Do you know anyone with a *cute* garden?
- *"cute"* describes the garden (how it looks) →
A
✔ Answer: A
3.
The sleeping *boy* cut his hand and patted his mother for attention.
- *"boy"* = a person →
N
✔ Answer: N
4.
We will *book* a hotel room before leaving for our trip.
- *"book"* = action (to reserve) →
V
✔ Answer: V
5.
Caitlin bought a new *book* in his favorite series.
- *"book"* = a thing (object) →
N
✔ Answer: N
6.
Do you belong to a *book* club?
- *"book"* = type of club (refers to reading books) →
N
✔ Answer: N
7.
If I *can*, I can catch it easily.
- *"can"* = ability (action verb) →
V
✔ Answer: V
8.
One *aspect* of my poster work was bent.
- *"aspect"* = part or feature (idea/thing) →
N
✔ Answer: N
9.
We live in the *corner* house.
- *"corner"* = describes which house (location) →
N
✔ Answer: N
10.
Some paper will *yellow* with age.
- *"yellow"* = change color (action) →
V
✔ Answer: V
11.
Sara needs more *yellow* paint to finish the portrait.
- *"yellow"* = color (describes the paint) →
A
✔ Answer: A
12.
*Yellow* is a warm color.
- *"yellow"* = name of a color (thing) →
N
✔ Answer: N
13.
I ate some *tasty* carrots for lunch.
- *"tasty"* = describes the carrots (how they taste) →
A
✔ Answer: A
14.
The newborn *baby* cried all night.
- *"baby"* = a person →
N
✔ Answer: N
15.
My dad will *lube* his new car by waxing it every week.
- *"lube"* = action (to lubricate) →
V
✔ Answer: V
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Final Answers:
1. N
2. A
3. N
4. V
5. N
6. N
7. V
8. N
9. N
10. V
11. A
12. N
13. A
14. N
15. V
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✔ Summary:
You correctly identify parts of speech by asking:
- Is it a
person, place, thing, or idea? →
Noun
- Does it show an
action? →
Verb
- Does it
describe a noun? →
Adjective
This worksheet helps reinforce understanding of how words function in sentences.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free parts of speech worksheet.