LESSON 1.6
Nouns vs. Verbs
So far, we have looked at nouns and verbs separately. We have used these tests:
Noun: The _________ named ________
Verb: She ___________. OR They ___________.
Fill in either blank, and the word is a noun.
Class Activity
Determine if the following are nouns, verbs, or neither. Do not name the part of speech if the word is not a noun or verb.
1. is | 6. goat | 11. flew | 16. gorilla |
3. just | 8. grabs | 13. bread | 18. not |
4. banana | 9. great | 14. moreover | 19. commuter |
5. hook shot | 10. yet | 15. teapot | 20. goes |
Words That Are Both Nouns and Verbs
Most verbs and nouns are interchangeable. Sometimes they are verbs, and sometimes they are nouns. It depends on the sentence. Just use common sense.
Noun Verb
Example: The cook was talented. They cook well.
The beat made people want to dance. They beat the drums hard.
The radio was broken. Let’s radio Fred tonight.
The light brightened up the room. We will light a candle for Jane.
Adding Words for Verbs
Sometimes you must add information to the right of the verb:
Noun: the horse Verb: They horse around at school.
Noun: the boat Verb: They boat to school every day.
Small Group Activity
Determine if the following are nouns, verbs, or neither. Hint: to see if a noun is a verb, try to say it by adding -ed. Example: The sun (noun). The rattlesnake sunned on the rock.
1. crackers | 6. snorkel | 11. dream | 16. Thor |
1. laugh | 7. radio | 12. bus | 17. hammer |
2. sometimes | 8. if | 13. car | 18. should |
4. hook | 9. watch | 14. forehead | 19. trash |
5. elephant | 10. trail | 15. roof | 20. clam |
Individual or Small Group Activity
Complete either exercise: Iceland Grades 1+