Question

To Tan.

II.
In the space at the right of each sentence, write the part of speech of the
underlined word. In making your decision, ask yourself what work the word does in
the sentence.
1. We took an express train.
2. A train whistle sounded in the distance.
3. I will train your dog.
4. Cross the street on a green light.
5. Turn right at the next cross street.

Answer 1

Here are the parts of speech for the underlined words in each sentence:

1. We took an express train.

- "express" is an adjective modifying "train."

2. A train whistle sounded in the distance.

- "train" is a noun, and "whistle" is a noun.

3. I will train your dog.

- "train" is a verb in this sentence.

4. Cross the street on a green light.

- "green" is an adjective describing the type of "light."

5. Turn right at the next cross street.

- "cross" is a noun in this sentence, and "next" is an adjective describing "cross street."