To solve the problem, we need to sort the given words into three categories:
noun,
verb, and
adjective. Let's break it down step by step.
Definitions:
1.
Noun: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
2.
Verb: A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
3.
Adjective: A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
Given Words:
- shy
- fat
- pillow
- hill
- pray
- apple
- hospital
- smooth
- sick
- lion
- cry
- pull
- climb
- mop
- rough
Sorting the Words:
#### Nouns:
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pillow: A thing you use for resting your head.
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hill: A natural landform.
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apple: A fruit.
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hospital: A place where people go for medical treatment.
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lion: An animal.
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mop: A cleaning tool.
#### Verbs:
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pray: An action of asking for help or expressing gratitude.
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cry: An action of shedding tears.
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pull: An action of tugging or dragging.
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climb: An action of going up something.
#### Adjectives:
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shy: Describes someone who is timid or reserved.
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fat: Describes something with a lot of body weight.
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smooth: Describes something without roughness.
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sick: Describes someone who is ill or unwell.
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rough: Describes something that is not smooth.
Final Answer:
Here is the sorted list:
|
Noun |
Verb |
Adjective |
|-----------------|---------------|---------------|
| pillow | pray | shy |
| hill | cry | fat |
| apple | pull | smooth |
| hospital | climb | sick |
| lion | | rough |
| mop | | |
Explanation:
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Nouns are identified as objects, places, or living things.
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Verbs are identified as actions or states.
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Adjectives are identified as descriptive words that modify nouns or pronouns.
This categorization helps in understanding the basic parts of speech and their roles in sentences.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet parts of speech.