Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to figure out if the underlined word is a
noun,
adjective, or
verb.
Remember:
- A
noun is a person, place, thing, or idea (like “dog,” “school,” “happiness”).
- An
adjective describes a noun (like “red car,” “happy child”).
- A
verb is an action or state of being (like “run,” “is,” “opened”).
Also, remember the hint: Some words can be more than one part of speech depending on how they’re used!
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1. Place the
open box on the counter.
→ “Open” here describes the box — it tells us what kind of box. So it’s an
adjective.
2. Jeremy
opened the door.
→ “Opened” is something Jeremy did — it’s an action. So it’s a
verb.
3. The
opening is next week.
→ “Opening” here is an event — like a party or ceremony. That’s a thing →
noun.
4. Later, we will go to the
dance recital.
→ “Dance” here describes the type of recital — so it’s acting as an
adjective.
5. Will you
dance with me?
→ “Dance” is something you do — an action →
verb.
6. The
dance ends at ten.
→ “Dance” here is the name of an event — like a performance →
noun.
7. Lydia climbed the
play structure at the park.
→ “Play” describes the structure — it’s for playing →
adjective.
8. The children
play outside in the summer.
→ “Play” is what the children are doing →
verb.
9. Norah invited you to her
play.
→ “Play” here means a theater show — that’s a thing →
noun.
10. Put your
washed clothes away.
→ “Washed” describes the clothes — they’ve been cleaned →
adjective.
11. Dad
washed the car last Saturday.
→ “Washed” is what Dad did →
verb.
12. All dirty clothes go in the
wash.
→ “Wash” here means the washing machine or the act of washing — but in this context, it’s referring to the machine or the process as a thing →
noun.
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Final Answer:
1. adjective
2. verb
3. noun
4. adjective
5. verb
6. noun
7. adjective
8. verb
9. noun
10. adjective
11. verb
12. noun
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of nouns verbs and adjectives worksheet.
