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Parts Of Speech Exercise

November 4, 2018 A2pdf

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1She had to move out of that tough ...............
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The noun "neighborhood" names the area she had to leave.
2The townsfolk were quite ............... when we moved here.
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The adjective "neighborly" means friendly and helpful like a good neighbor.
3She is so ............... that she jumps at the slightest noise.
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The adjective "nervous" describes her state after the verb "is".
4He is charming; ..............., I don't quite trust him.
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The linking adverb "nevertheless" introduces a contrast between charm and distrust.
5She gave me a ............... answer.
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The adjective "noncommittal" means not giving a clear opinion or decision.
6There will be a ............... charge for the lunch.
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The adjective "nominal" can mean very small in amount.
7Paying taxes is ...............
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The adjective "obligatory" means required or compulsory.
8It is hard to be polite to ............... people who keep pushing themselves into your conversations.
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The adjective "obtrusive" describes people who push themselves into situations in an annoying way.
9The weather was good except for an ............... shower.
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The adjective "occasional" modifies the noun "shower".
10The youth's language was ...............
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The adjective "offensive" means rude, insulting, or upsetting.
11Inflation will ............... the pay raise.
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The verb "offset" means balance or cancel the effect of something.
12How ............... do you visit your parents?
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The adverb "often" is used in questions about frequency.

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  1. She had to move out of that tough neighborhood.
  2. The townsfolk were quite neighborly when we moved here.
  3. She is so nervous that she jumps at the slightest noise.
  4. He is charming; nevertheless, I don’t quite trust him.
  5. She gave me a noncommittal answer.
  6. There will be a nominal charge for the lunch.
  7. Paying taxes is obligatory.
  8. It is hard to be polite to obtrusive people who keep pushing themselves into your conversations.
  9. The weather was good except for an occasional shower.
  10. The youth’s language was offensive.
  11. Inflation will offset the pay raise.
  12. How often do you visit your parents?

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