English 11
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Noun, Verb, Adverb, Adjective Practice
Directions: Write an A on the blank line if the underlined word is an action verb. Write an L on the blank line if the
underlined word is a linking verb.
1. _______ I felt angry after my sister dropped the last piece of cake on the floor.
2. _______ Maria felt the straps to make sure they were fastened correctly.
3. _______ The guard sounded the alarm when the enemy approached.
4. _______ My sister looked pretty when she left for the dance.
Directions: Underline the main verb in each sentence and circle the helping verb.
5. If you visit an aquarium, you may watch trained dolphins perform.
6. Dolphins are also kept in zoo exhibits.
7. That will be enough room for Mandy, Noah, and their parents.
8. Shaggy has never gone on vacation before.
Directions: Read each sentence and write the adverb that describes the underlined verb
9. ___________Karleigh carefully cuts her sandwich in half.
10. ___________Joey can swim faster than Collin.
11. ___________Deirdre sang the loudest
12. ___________Place the glass on the table gently
13. ___________Francine walked dangerously close to the edge.
Directions: Label the type of noun, type of verb, adverb, and adjectives in the sentences below.
14. The furry dog is always running clumsily, slobbering heavily, and chasing tennis balls idiotically.
15. Michael Jackson is, without a doubt, the most interesting performer of the last 20 years.