Let's solve this grammar exercise step by step. The task is to identify the
noun and the
verb in each sentence.
Definitions:
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Noun: A person, place, thing, or idea.
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Verb: An action word that tells what the noun is doing.
We’ll go through each sentence:
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1. The boy closed the book.
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Noun: *boy* (a person)
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Verb: *closed* (action – the boy did the closing)
✔ Answer:
noun: boy
verb: closed
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2. The dog drank water.
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Noun: *dog* (a living creature)
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Verb: *drank* (action – the dog consumed)
✔ Answer:
noun: dog
verb: drank
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3. The bee flew on the flower.
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Noun: *bee* (an animal)
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Verb: *flew* (action – the bee moved through the air)
✔ Answer:
noun: bee
verb: flew
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4. The clown sang songs.
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Noun: *clown* (a person)
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Verb: *sang* (action – the clown performed music)
✔ Answer:
noun: clown
verb: sang
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5. Sally sat in the chair.
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Noun: *Sally* (a person’s name)
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Verb: *sat* (action – she was sitting down)
✔ Answer:
noun: Sally
verb: sat
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6. The bus drove down the street.
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Noun: *bus* (a vehicle)
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Verb: *drove* (action – the bus moved along the street)
✔ Answer:
noun: bus
verb: drove
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Final Answers:
1.
noun: boy
verb: closed
2.
noun: dog
verb: drank
3.
noun: bee
verb: flew
4.
noun: clown
verb: sang
5.
noun: Sally
verb: sat
6.
noun: bus
verb: drove
✔ All correct! Each sentence has a clear subject (noun) performing an action (verb).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of nouns vs verbs worksheet.