Identify the part of speech.
1He accumulated a fortune buying and selling used cars. Identify the noun.
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The noun is "fortune" because it names a thing.
2The drawing of the house is accurate in every detail. Identify the adjective.
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The adjective is "accurate" because it describes the drawing.
3She has acquired a working knowledge of French. Identify the verb.
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The verb is "acquired" because it shows the action in the sentence.
4He was criticized for one careless act. Identify the adjective.
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The adjective is "careless" because it describes the noun "act".
5Act now and save money during our annual sale. Identify the conjunction.
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The conjunction is "and" because it joins the two verbs "act" and "save".
6She is an acquisitive person, always wanting things. Identify the adverb.
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The adverb is "always" because it tells how often she wants things.
7A gentleman must conduct himself well in any situation. Identify the pronoun.
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The pronoun is "himself" because it refers back to the gentleman.
8Addition is taught before subtraction. Identify the preposition.
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The preposition is "before" because it shows the relationship between addition and subtraction.
9The chameleon adapts to the surroundings by changing color. Identify the verb.
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The verb is "adapts" because it shows what the chameleon does.
10Let’s add up the cost of all our purchases. Identify the preposition.
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The preposition is "of" because it links the noun "cost" to "all our purchases".
11All nations must work for the accomplishment of peace. Identify the adjective.
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The adjective is "All" because it modifies the noun "nations".
12I am an adult, and I expect to be treated accordingly. Identify the adverb.
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The adverb is "accordingly" because it describes how the speaker expects to be treated.
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- 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. — of
- 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