Identify the part of speech.
1. He accumulated a fortune buying and selling used cars. Identify the noun.
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A noun refers to a person, place, thing or idea.
2. The drawing of the house is accurate in every detail. Identify the adjective.
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3. She has acquired a working knowledge of French. Identify the verb.
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Working is a present participle. Present participles are not verbs.
4. He was criticized for one careless act. Identify the adjective.
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Careless modifies the noun act.
5. Act now and save money during our annual sale. Identify the conjunction.
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6. She is an acquisitive person, always wanting things. Identify the adverb.
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7. A gentleman must conduct himself well in any situation. Identify the pronoun.
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8. Addition is taught before subtraction. Identify the preposition.
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9. The chameleon adapts to the surroundings by changing color. Identify the verb.
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10. Let’s add up the cost of all our purchases. Identify the preposition.
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11. All nations must work for the accomplishment of peace. Identify the adjective.
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All modifies the noun nations.
12. I am an adult and I expect to be treated accordingly. Identify the adverb.
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Most words ending in ly are adverbs. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.
Answers
- He accumulated a fortune buying and selling used cars. Identify the noun. (fortune)
- The drawing of the house is accurate in every detail. Identify the adjective. (accurate)
- She has acquired a working knowledge of French. Identify the verb. (acquired)
- He was criticized for one careless act. Identify the adjective. (careless)
- Act now and save money during our annual sale. Identify the conjunction. (and)
- She is an acquisitive person, always wanting things. Identify the adverb. (always)
- A gentleman must conduct himself well in any situation. Identify the pronoun. (himself)
- Addition is taught before subtraction. Identify the preposition. (before)
- The chameleon adapts to the surroundings by changing color. Identify the verb. (adapts)
- Let’s add up the cost of all our purchases. Identify the preposition. (up)
- All nations must work for the accomplishment of peace. Identify the adjective. (all)
- I am an adult and I expect to be treated accordingly. Identify the adverb. (accordingly)
