Question

using the dictionary entries at the end of this exercise, write the part of speech and the appropriate definition of the italicized word in each sentence. then write a sentence of your own in which you use the word with the same definition. 1. as earnest for the house that she was buying, beatrice gave the owner two thousand dollars. part of speech _____________ definition __________________________________________________ sentence ___________________________________________________ 2. the schusters have a collection of miniature dolls. part of speech _____________________________________________ definition __________________________________________________ sentence ___________________________________________________ 3. his earnest expression convinced us that he was telling the truth. part of speech _____________________________________________ definition __________________________________________________ sentence ___________________________________________________ 4. josh gave aunt clara a miniature of his mother and father. part of speech _____________________________________________ definition __________________________________________________ sentence ___________________________________________________ 5. melissa plumed herself on having the highest average in her class. part of speech _____________________________________________ definition __________________________________________________ sentence _____________________________________________________

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the part of speech, definition, and create a sentence for "earnest" in "As earnest for the house that she was buying, Beatrice gave the owner two thousand dollars":

• Part of Speech: Noun. In this context, "earnest" refers to a sum of money given as a token of good faith in a transaction (like a down payment or deposit).
• Definition: A sum of money paid in advance as a sign of good faith, especially in a purchase.
• Sentence: As earnest for the car I wanted to buy, I gave the dealer five hundred dollars.

For "miniature" in "The Schusters have a collection of miniature dolls":

• Part of Speech: Adjective. It describes the dolls as being much smaller than the usual or original size.
• Definition: Being on a very small scale; much smaller than the usual size.
• Sentence: The artist created a miniature model of the famous building.

Regarding "earnest" in "His earnest expression convinced us that he was telling the truth":

• Part of Speech: Adjective. It modifies "expression" to show that it was sincere and serious.
• Definition: Serious and sincere in intention or attitude.
• Sentence: She had an earnest desire to help the less fortunate.

Answer:

• PART OF SPEECH: Noun
• DEFINITION: A sum of money paid in advance as a sign of good faith, especially in a purchase.
• SENTENCE: As earnest for the car I wanted to buy, I gave the dealer five hundred dollars.

Question 2