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 underlinedwords 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 word7. 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_____________________________________________________________________________ The Children were playing in the field._____________________________________________________________________________ Ram is playing.

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

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

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

5. light as a noun_____________________________________________________________________________ Turn on the light._____________________________________________________________________________ The light is bright.

6. light as an adjective

_____________________________________________________________________________ The box is light._____________________________________________________________________________ The Candle emits light.

Submitted by : Gaurav GuptaRoll no : 100103123