Task: Identify the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence.
#### Key Definitions:
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Verb: A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.
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Noun: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
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Adjective: A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
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Solutions:
1.
I bought a beautiful dress at the mall.
- Underlined word:
beautiful
- Explanation: "Beautiful" describes the dress, so it is an
adjective.
- Answer:
c. adjective
2.
I play with my friends after school.
- Underlined word:
play
- Explanation: "Play" is an action, so it is a
verb.
- Answer:
a. verb
3.
My shoes are under the kitchen table.
- Underlined word:
shoes
- Explanation: "Shoes" is a thing, so it is a
noun.
- Answer:
b. noun
4.
If I finish my homework, I can play.
- Underlined word:
homework
- Explanation: "Homework" is a thing, so it is a
noun.
- Answer:
b. noun
5.
On Mondays, I study English.
- Underlined word:
study
- Explanation: "Study" is an action, so it is a
verb.
- Answer:
a. verb
6.
The kitten is soft and sneaky.
- Underlined word:
soft
- Explanation: "Soft" describes the kitten, so it is an
adjective.
- Answer:
c. adjective
7.
The Hulk is very strong.
- Underlined word:
strong
- Explanation: "Strong" describes The Hulk, so it is an
adjective.
- Answer:
c. adjective
8.
Spiderman fights the villains.
- Underlined word:
Spiderman
- Explanation: "Spiderman" is a name (a person), so it is a
noun.
- Answer:
b. noun
9.
My favorite shoes are red.
- Underlined word:
red
- Explanation: "Red" describes the shoes, so it is an
adjective.
- Answer:
c. adjective
10.
I study after school.
- Underlined word:
study
- Explanation: "Study" is an action, so it is a
verb.
- Answer:
a. verb
11.
It is important to wash your hands and keep them clean.
- Underlined word:
hands
- Explanation: "Hands" is a body part, so it is a
noun.
- Answer:
b. noun
12.
I like to listen to music when I’m in the shower.
- Underlined word:
listen
- Explanation: "Listen" is an action, so it is a
verb.
- Answer:
a. verb
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Final Answers:
1. c. adjective
2. a. verb
3. b. noun
4. b. noun
5. a. verb
6. c. adjective
7. c. adjective
8. b. noun
9. c. adjective
10. a. verb
11. b. noun
12. a. verb
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{c. adjective} \\
2. & \text{a. verb} \\
3. & \text{b. noun} \\
4. & \text{b. noun} \\
5. & \text{a. verb} \\
6. & \text{c. adjective} \\
7. & \text{c. adjective} \\
8. & \text{b. noun} \\
9. & \text{c. adjective} \\
10. & \text{a. verb} \\
11. & \text{b. noun} \\
12. & \text{a. verb} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of speech nouns worksheet.