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.

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