Recognizing Nouns And Verbs

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1. She PILOTED the small plane across the Pacific Ocean.

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The correct answer is "verb" because "piloted" is a verb in this sentence. It is the action that the subject, "she," is performing.

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2. He WATERED his garden every night.

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The given sentence states that "He WATERED his garden every night." The word "WATERED" is the correct answer because it is a verb. A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this sentence, "WATERED" indicates the action of watering the garden.

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3. Did you REBEL against the rules?

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4. She was THINKING of a donut.

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The given sentence "She was THINKING of a donut" indicates that the action being performed is "thinking." In this case, "thinking" is being used as a verb, as it describes the mental process of considering or pondering something. The sentence suggests that the subject is actively engaging in the act of thinking about a donut.

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5. Would you like fresh WATER for your tea?

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The word "water" is being used as a noun in this sentence. It is referring to a substance that is needed to make tea.

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6. She WELCOMED her guest yesterday.

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The given sentence states that she "welcomed" her guest yesterday. The word "welcomed" is a verb in this context, as it describes an action being performed by the subject (she) towards the object (her guest). Verbs are words that express actions, occurrences, or states of being, and in this case, "welcomed" clearly fits this definition.

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7. He planned to become a PILOT after graduation.

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The given correct answer is "noun" because "pilot" is a type of noun. In this sentence, "pilot" is used as a noun to describe the person's planned profession or occupation. Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas, and in this case, "pilot" is naming a profession.

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8. The OBJECT of the search was forgotten.

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The given sentence is stating that the object of the search was forgotten. This implies that someone forgot what they were searching for or what they were trying to find. The word "noun" is the correct answer because it identifies the part of speech that "object" is in this sentence. In this case, "object" is being used as a noun, which is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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9. I OBJECT to your language.

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The given correct answer is "verb" because "I OBJECT" is a sentence that expresses disagreement or disapproval. In this context, "OBJECT" is used as a verb, indicating the action of expressing opposition or protest.

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10. She was a REBEL in high school.

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The word "rebel" is used as a noun in this sentence. It refers to a person who resists or defies authority or societal norms. In the context of high school, it suggests that the person in question was someone who challenged rules and conventions, possibly engaging in unconventional behavior or expressing nonconformist views.

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11. He made everyone feel WELCOME.

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12. That was good THINKING.

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The given correct answer is "noun" because "thinking" is being described as a noun in the sentence. It is referring to the act or process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something. In this context, "thinking" is being used as a noun to describe a quality or action, rather than as a verb indicating the act of thinking.

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She PILOTED the small plane across the Pacific Ocean.
He WATERED his garden every night.
Did you REBEL against the rules?
She was THINKING of a donut.
Would you like fresh WATER for your tea?
She WELCOMED her guest yesterday.
He planned to become a PILOT after graduation.
The OBJECT of the search was forgotten.
I OBJECT to your language.
She was a REBEL in high school.
He made everyone feel WELCOME.
That was good THINKING.
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