Parts Of Speech: Nouns Vs. Adjectives - English Grammar Worksheet With Answers printable pdf download

Parts Of Speech: Nouns Vs. Adjectives - English Grammar Worksheet With Answers

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Parts of Speech: Nouns vs. Adjectives

Sometimes, 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, thing, or idea, 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. _______

Papa wore his red coat because it was chilly outside.

2. _______

Lucy’s favorite color is red.

3. _______

Grandpa says he likes peace and quiet.

4. _______

The library is usually a very quiet place.

5. _______

Begin writing your story on a clean piece of paper.

6. _______

We brought three packages of paper plates to the picnic.

7. _______

Snow cones are a cold, frosty treat on hot days.

8. _______

Darla missed the party because she had a bad cold.

9. _______

My uncle plays in a country music band.

10. _______ My family likes to take long drives into the country.

11. _______ Have you ever written your name in wet concrete?

12. _______ The house was built with concrete blocks.

Challenge Questions:

In sentence #6 above, is the word three a noun or an adjective? _______________

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List three nouns in sentence #8. _______________, _______________, _______________

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 Is the word name a noun or an adjective in sentence #11 above? _______________

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Parts Of Speech: Nouns Vs. Adjectives - English Grammar Worksheet With Answers