2. A noun is a word that is a person, place, thing, or idea. An entire phrase or clause can also work together as a single noun.

3. A verb is usually a word that shows what is done by a person or thing. It can also show some kind of existence or state of being.

4. An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

5. An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

6. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 1. Jonas is a boy who starts to question the world he’s known.

7. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 2. Asher liked to have fun more than most of his friends.

8. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 3. To do her best in school, Fiona gave all of her best effort every day.

9. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 4. Birthmothers had a pretty easy job until they had their three babies.

10. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 5. Asher wanted to fly kites with Jonas.

11. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 6. Scared of the rules, Jonas started breaking little laws.

12. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 7. The Giver started teaching Jonas things.

13. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 8. When Asher is playing guns, Jonas tells him to stop.

14. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 9. Jonas, who is almost twelve years old, sees things differently other kids.

15. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 10. The society has decided on rules that will make their society run smoothly.

16. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 11. As kids grow up, they learn the rules of the community.

17. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 12. All attend the Ceremony of Twelve, which is a major community event.

18. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 13. Jonas is nervous about attending the Ceremony of Twelve.

19. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 14. Wanting to please his family has been his goal for years.

20. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 15. Young children sleep with comfort objects.

21. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 16. They all respect the Elders of the community.

22. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 17. Their community is closed off from the outside world.

23. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 18. To fix all the problems in life was a goal of the community’s elders.

24. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 19. Through Jonas’s eyes, the community looks like a utopia.

25. Let’s try it…Determine what part of speech the underlined group of words is. 20. At meals, the families would practice the telling of the dreams.