EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns

EXERCISE 46–4Parts of speech: nouns

For each sentence, indicate which of the three underlined words is a noun or a noun functioning as an adjective.

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Unlike typical house cats, tigers can be excellent swimmers.

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EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns - 1 of 10: Unlike typical house cats, tigers can be excellent swimmers.

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The Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, was introduced in 1926 to help colleges select entering students.

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EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns - 2 of 10: The Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, was introduced in 1926 to help colleges select entering students.

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While most of his friends collected only digital music, Kingston preferred the sound of classic vinyl records.

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EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns - 3 of 10: While most of his friends collected only digital music, Kingston preferred the sound of classic vinyl records.

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A pile of unwashed laundry blocked the entrance to Kelly’s dorm room.

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EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns - 4 of 10: A pile of unwashed laundry blocked the entrance to Kelly’s dorm room.

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Before the lightbulb was invented, most people slept about ten hours each night.

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EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns - 5 of 10: Before the lightbulb was invented, most people slept about ten hours each night.

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While still a teenager, Chilean poet Pablo Neruda began his publishing career.

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EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns - 6 of 10: While still a teenager, Chilean poet Pablo Neruda began his publishing career.

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Jorge flipped and landed on his back.

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EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns - 7 of 10: Jorge flipped and landed on his back.

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We went back to the subway station to find Melanie’s art textbook.

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EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns - 8 of 10: We went back to the subway station to find Melanie’s art textbook.

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World War II marked the end of fascism and the rise of communism in the twentieth century.

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EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns - 9 of 10: World War II marked the end of fascism and the rise of communism in the twentieth century.

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In September, the automaker launched its new line of fuel-efficient vehicles.

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EXERCISE 46–4 Parts of speech: nouns - 10 of 10: In September, the automaker launched its new line of fuel-efficient vehicles.