Parts of Speech
She writes novels in her free time.
What part of speech is the word writes
Verb
The teacher's explanation was very clear, so everyone understood the lesson.
obvious or confusing
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said.
1. What type of job does Paul do?
Any answer that could include a job that requires him to get dirty every day.
Landscaping
Construction
The car moved slowly down the street.
What part of speech is the word slowly.
adverb
The gloomy weather made everyone feel down.
Cheerful or rainy
Based on the same story.
Describe Alice:
Alice enjoys a clean house. She is proactive in helping Paul keep the house clean.
My friend ran quickly from the burning house
Adverb
The luxurious hotel offered an unforgettable experience.
cheap or expensive
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sobs. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?
It's raining and he can't go outside.
The red apple looks ripe and juicy.
What part of speech is red
Adjective
The noisy classroom made it difficult to concentrate.
loud or quiet.
What was Mom planning on today?
She was going to take Max on a picnic.
Before the show starts, let's grab a snack
preposition
The ancient ruins were a reminder of past civilizations.
old or modern
Referring to the question above:
What in the text supports your description?
She unpacks the picnic basket.