Recognizing Parts of Speech 2 Answers

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.

 N         1. Attendance at national BEPS has almost doubled during the last three years.

V         2. Mr. Grove often SEGABLES his ideas at public meetings.

 ADV    3. If you encounter a bear while you are hiking, back away SERIFALLY.

 N         4. The “Danielle Carr Show” was dropped because its OCILACS were so low.

ADJ    5. Installing NIRWROC blinds makes it easier to control how much light enters a room.

 ADJ    6. Conrad wants to sell a waterbed, a RECHERTION rug, and an old drum set.

 N         7. One of the warning signs of an ONDEAB is pain in the center of the chest behind the breastbone.

 ADJ    8. The NATLAC way to save money is to deposit a specific amount in a bank account each month.

 V         9. Ed’s German Shepherd, Arrow, ZINBAZZES trips in Ed’s new car.

 ADJ    10. The TRESPOOF countries are seeking increases in the aid they receive from the world’s richest nations.

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