Parts of speech: nouns 2

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

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Example

Question 1 of 10

Question 1. Unlike typical house cats, tigers can be excellent swimmers.
Parts of speech: nouns 2 – 1

Question 2 of 10

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

Question 3 of 10

Question 3. While most of his friends collected only digital music, Kingston preferred the sound of classic vinyl records.
Parts of speech: nouns 2 – 3

Question 4 of 10

Question 4. A pile of unwashed laundry blocked the entrance to Kelly’s dorm room.
Parts of speech: nouns 2 – 4

Question 5 of 10

Question 5. Before the lightbulb was invented, most people slept about ten hours each night.
Parts of speech: nouns 2 – 5

Question 6 of 10

Question 6. While still a teenager, Chilean poet Pablo Neruda began his publishing career.
Parts of speech: nouns 2 – 6

Question 7 of 10

Question 7. Jorge flipped and landed on his back.
Parts of speech: nouns 2 – 7

Question 8 of 10

Question 8. We went back to the subway station to find Melanie’s art textbook.
Parts of speech: nouns 2 – 8

Question 9 of 10

Question 9. World War II marked the end of fascism and the rise of communism in the twentieth century.
Parts of speech: nouns 2 – 9

Question 10 of 10

Question 10. In September, the automaker launched its new line of fuel-efficient vehicles.
Parts of speech: nouns 2 – 10