Question

homeroom morning work
quarter 3
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homeroom:
date:
ela blitz #4
directions: review all information carefully, silently and independently, provide/select the best possible answer in 5 minutes.
name:
date:
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bell ringer
read the paragraph and identify the parts of speech of the underlined words.
choose: noun, verb, adverb, adjective, pronoun, or preposition
birth flowers
august birth flowers are gladiolus and poppy. the gladiolus is a tall, vibrant flower with long stems and beautiful sword - shaped petals in shades of pink, yellow, purple, orange, and white. it symbolizes strength of character, faithfulness, and honor. the poppy is a delicate flower with bright and cheerful colors like red, pink, orange, and white. it symbolizes imagination, success, and eternal life. both of these flowers are perfect for august birthdays. they are both beautiful and meaningful, and they will bring joy and admiration to the recipient.

1. tall
2. vibrant
3. petals
4. purple
5. symbolizes
6. faithfulness
7. delicate
8. with
9. it
10. of

© digigoods and printables ela

Explanation:

1. "Tall" describes the noun "flower", so it is an adjective.
2. "Vibrant" describes the noun "flower", so it is an adjective.
3. "Petals" is a thing (the parts of a flower), so it is a noun.
4. "Purple" describes the color of the flower petals, so it is an adjective.
5. "Symbolizes" is an action the gladiolus performs, so it is a verb.
6. "Faithfulness" is an abstract concept, so it is a noun.
7. "Delicate" describes the noun "flower", so it is an adjective.
8. "With" shows the relationship between "flower" and its description, so it is a preposition.
9. "It" replaces the noun "poppy", so it is a pronoun.
10. "Of" shows the relationship between "both" and "these flowers", so it is a preposition.

Answer:

1. TALL: adjective
2. VIBRANT: adjective
3. PETALS: noun
4. PURPLE: adjective
5. SYMBOLIZES: verb
6. FAITHFULNESS: noun
7. DELICATE: adjective
8. WITH: preposition
9. IT: pronoun
10. OF: preposition