Recognizing Parts of Speech 2
Directions:
Identify the part of speech of each capitalized nonsense word in the sentences below by using the following code:
N
noun
V
verb
ADJ adjective
ADV
adverb
Example:
_V_
The glass museum GRUDACS at nine o’clock every morning.
____ 1. Attendance at national BEPS has almost doubled
during the last three years.
____ 2. Mr. Grove often SEGABLES his ideas at public
meetings.
____ 3. If you encounter a bear while you are hiking, back
away SERIFALLY.
____ 4. The “Danielle Carr Show” was dropped because
its OCILACS were so low.
____ 5. Installing NIRWROC blinds makes it easier to
control how much light enters a room.
____ 6. Conrad wants to sell a waterbed, a RECHERTION rug,
and an old drum set.
____ 7. One of the warning signs of an ONDEAB is pain in
the center of the chest behind the breastbone.
____ 8. The NATLAC way to save money is to deposit a
specific amount in a bank account each month.
____ 9. Ed’s German Shepherd, Arrow, ZINBAZZES trips in
Ed’s new car.
____ 10. The TRESPOOF countries are seeking increases in the aid they receive from the world’s richest nations.