Exercise: Identifying verbs, nouns, and pronouns

In each of the following items, a word or word group is shown in boldface. Select the choice that correctly identifies the part of speech of the boldface word or words.

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My future does look bright.

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Nightlife begins in Georgetown even before the sun goes down.

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The faucet had been leaking all day.

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Although plagiarism is dishonest and illegal, it does occur.

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Within the next few weeks, we will receive the test results.

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Thanksgiving is a grim season for turkeys.

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One person can collect sap, a second might run the evaporator, and a third should finish the syrup.

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Henderson’s story is a tale of theft and violation.

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A job at an animal hospital would be great.

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In the front row sat two people, a man with slightly graying hair and a young woman in jeans.