Identify the part of speech.
1He 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.
2The drawing of the house is accurate in every detail. Identify the adjective.
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3She has acquired a working knowledge of French. Identify the verb.
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Working is a present participle. Present participles are not verbs.
4He was criticized for one careless act. Identify the adjective.
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Careless modifies the noun act.
5Act now and save money during our annual sale. Identify the conjunction.
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6She is an acquisitive person, always wanting things. Identify the adverb.
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7A gentleman must conduct himself well in any situation. Identify the pronoun.
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8Addition is taught before subtraction. Identify the preposition.
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9The chameleon adapts to the surroundings by changing color. Identify the verb.
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10Let’s add up the cost of all our purchases. Identify the preposition.
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11All nations must work for the accomplishment of peace. Identify the adjective.
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All modifies the noun nations.
12I 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.
Done.
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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

