SPOTTING THE PARTS OF SPEECH ASSIGNMENT

The work that a word does in a sentence determines what part of speech it is in that sentence.
The same word may be used as several different parts of speech. Notice how the underlined
words in the following sentences are used as different parts of speech.

Example: We often study geography together. (verb) He drew a picture of the sea. (noun)
He has a large desk in his study. (noun) Can you picture me as an acrobat? (verb)
We finished our work in study hall. Our picture window is cracked.
(adjective) (adjective)

In the space at the right of each sentence, write the part of speech of the underlined
word. In making your decision, ask yourself what work the word does in the sentence.

1. We took an express train. _______noun_________

2. A train whistle sounded in the distance. ______ noun_______
3. I will train your dog. ___________adjective____________
4. Cross the street on a green light. ______verb______
5. Turn right at the next cross street. ______adjective_____
6. She was wearing a gold cross. ______noun______
7. The boss will fire me. _______adjective________
8. The fire department is always ready. _____adjective______
9. We saw a large fire in the distance. ______noun_____
10. He has a bald head. ______noun________
11. Who is head usher? ______adjective______
12. She will head the freshman class. _____verb_____
13. He can field a ball faster than any other player. _____adjective_____
14. The new athletic field is ready for use. ________noun______
15. A field mouse scampered by. _______adjective______
16. Everyone left the building I a hurry. ______verb______
17. I sat on the left side of the room. _______adjective______
18. Turn left at the next corner. ______verb_____
19. Let’s walk around. _____verb______
20. They walk around the block ____adjective_______

Write in the spaces the right part of speech described.

1. modifies a noun _________adjective________

2. joins two equal words and word groups _____conjunction______
3. modifies an adverb ______adverb/adjective (both)_______________
4. expresses an action ______verb_____
5. names a person, place, or thing _________noun__________
6. shows the relationship between a following noun ______Antecedent_____
or pronoun and some other word
7. takes the place of a noun ________pronoun______
8. modifies a pronoun ___________verb__________
9. expresses sudden emotion _______Interjection_________
10. modifies a verb _______adverb_______________________
Write complete sentences using these words as directed.

1. play as a verb
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__ The Children were playing in the field.
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__ Ram is playing.

2. play as a noun
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__ The play bored me to death.
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__ The children put on a play for their grandparents.

3. scratch as a verb
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__ Don't scratch your insect bites!
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__ The lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree.

4. scratch as a noun
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__ A depression scratched into a surface.
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__ A golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course.

5. light as a noun
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__ Turn on the light.
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__ The light is bright.

6. light as an adjective

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__ The box is light.
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__ The Candle emits light.

Submitted by : Gaurav Gupta

Roll no : 100103123