Question

vocabulary strategy
use a dictionary
you can use a dictionary to find a words meaning and part of speech.

1. find the word in the dictionary. words are in order from a to z.
2. some words have more than one part of speech, like noun or verb. find the part of speech that matches the use of the word in the text.
3. read the definitions and example sentences. find the definition that matches the use of the word in the text.

sound n. / saʊnd/ 1 something that you hear: the machine makes a loud sound. 2 waves that move through air or water; you can hear them when they get to your ear. the plane flies faster than the speed of sound. 3 a smaller area of water that connects to a large sea or ocean. we go from the long island sound into the atlantic ocean.
v. / saʊnd/ 4 to make a sound: the car sounds a horn at the child. 5 to show a particular feeling or quality: the music sounds sad.
a what part of speech is sound in these sentences? write n for noun or v for verb.

1. my voice sounds funny.
2. what is that loud sound?
3. the children like to swim in the sound.

b what definition above best matches the use of sound in these sentences?

1. the alarm sounds when there is a problem.
2. sound can travel in the ocean.
3. my friend sounds very happy.

c use a dictionary to find the definition. write the part of speech and the definition.
my voice sounds funny.
part of speech
definition

Explanation:

For part A:

• In "My voice sounds funny", "sounds" is a verb as it shows an action related to how the voice is perceived.
• In "What is that loud sound?", "sound" is a noun referring to a thing (the loud noise).
• In "The children like to swim in the sound", "sound" is a noun referring to a body - of - water.

For part B:

• "The alarm sounds when there is a problem" means the alarm makes a sound, so it matches definition 4 (to make a sound).
• "Sound can travel in the ocean" refers to the thing that can be heard, matching definition 1 (something that you can hear).
• "My friend sounds very happy" is about the perception of how the friend seems, matching definition 4 (a way of appearing or being perceived).

For part C, in "My voice sounds funny", the part of speech is Verb (V) and the definition is "to make a sound; The music sounds sad."

Answer:

A.

1. V
2. N
3. N

B.

1. 4
2. 1
3. 4

C.
Part of speech: V
Definition: to make a sound; The music sounds sad.