Parts Of Speech: Nouns Vs. Adjectives - English Grammar Worksheet With Answers Page 2
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Parts of Speech: Nouns vs. Adjectives
Often, a word can be more than one part of speech. You can identify the part of speech
by identifying the job the word does in the sentence.
A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea.
The underlined word in the sentence below is a noun.
I caught the basketball.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
The underlined word in the sentence below is an adjective.
I watched the end of the basketball game.
Read each sentence below and look carefully at the underlined words.
If the word names a person, place, or thing, it is a NOUN. Write N in the line.
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If the word describes a noun, it is an ADJECTIVE. Write A in the line.
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1.
A
Papa wore his red coat because it was chilly outside.
2.
N
Lucy’s favorite color is red.
3.
N
Grandpa says he likes peace and quiet.
4.
A
The library is usually a very quiet place.
5.
N
Begin writing your story on a clean piece of paper.
6.
A
We brought three packages of paper plates to the picnic.
7.
A
Snow cones are a cold, frosty treat on hot days.
8.
N
Darla missed the party because she had a bad cold.
9.
A
My uncle plays in a country music band.
10.
N
My family likes to take long drives into the country.
11.
N
Have you ever written your name in wet concrete?
12.
A
The house was built with concrete blocks.
Challenge Questions:
In sentence #6 above, is the word three a noun or an adjective?
adjective
List three nouns in sentence #8. Darla, party,
cold
Is the word name a noun or an adjective in sentence #11 above?
noun
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