Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to decide if the underlined word is a
verb (an action or state) or a
noun (a person, place, thing, or idea).
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1.
Monkeys eat bananas.
→ “eat” is what the monkeys are doing — it’s an action.
✔ So, “eat” =
Verb
2.
The pig played in the mud.
→ “played” is what the pig did — it’s an action.
✔ So, “played” =
Verb
3.
On my birthday I like to eat strawberry muffins.
→ “muffins” are things you eat — they’re food items.
✔ So, “muffins” =
Noun
4.
I’m going to read a book.
→ “book” is a thing you read — it’s an object.
✔ So, “book” =
Noun
5.
Jenny always has dessert after dinner.
→ “dessert” is a type of food — it’s a thing.
✔ So, “dessert” =
Noun
6.
This is my favorite pink dress.
→ “dress” is something you wear — it’s a thing.
✔ So, “dress” =
Noun
7.
Ostriches can’t fly.
→ “fly” is what ostriches cannot do — it’s an action.
✔ So, “fly” =
Verb
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Final Answer:
- Monkeys
eat bananas. → V
- The pig
played in the mud. → V
- ...strawberry
muffins. → N
- ...read a
book. → N
- Jenny always has
dessert... → N
- This is my favorite pink
dress. → N
- Ostriches can’t
fly. → V
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of nouns vs verbs worksheet.
