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Lesson: Parts of Speech Overview (continued)
Identifying Parts of Speech
Many words can function as different parts of speech. The way a word is used determines what part of speech it is. Noun: The religious fast is over at sundown. (names a thing)
Verb: They fast, or refrain from eating, till sundown.
Adverb: We ran fast. (modifies a verb)
Adjective: That is a very fast car. (modifies a noun) Check Your Understanding
Either on your own or with classmates, think of words that can be used as three or more different parts of speech. Think of at least three such words. For each word, write at least three sentences showing the word used as different parts of speech. Identify the word’s part of speech in each sentence.
EXAMPLE: oil
Noun: My car is low on oil.
Verb: Did you oil the hinges? Adjective: That oil painting is priceless.
2 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 8
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