Question

The same word can be used in different ways. Write noun or verb on the

after each sentence below to tell how the word in bold type is being used.
1. The first track meet of the season was two weeks away.
2. Steve was anxious to meet his new roommate.
3. Zach had to press hard to stay ahead of the other runners.
4. The newspaper was ready to go to press.
5. The coach told Zach to save his energy for the big race.
6. Zach's grandfather came to see him race.

Answer 1

1. Noun (referring to an event)
2. Verb (referring to the act of meeting)
3. Verb (referring to the act of pressing)
4. Noun (referring to the printing process)
5. Verb (referring to the act of saving)
6. Noun (referring to a person)