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The suffix - ing. “dancing” can be:. A verb A noun An adjective. What part of speech is “dancing”?. My dancing niece is happy. Adjective. Other adjectives: My pretty niece is happy. My little niece is happy. My smiling niece is happy. What part of speech is “dancing”?.
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“dancing” can be: • A verb • A noun • An adjective
What part of speech is “dancing”? My dancing niece is happy. Adjective Other adjectives: My pretty niece is happy. My little niece is happy. My smiling niece is happy.
What part of speech is “dancing”? My niece is dancing happily. verb Other verbs: My niece is walking happily. My niece is sitting happily. My niece dances happily. *** A verb ending in –ing must follow a form of “to be”
What part of speech is “dancing”? My niece likes dancing. noun Other verbs: My niece likes pizza. My niece likes reading. My niece watches television.
What part of speech is “growing”? A growing boy needs healthy food. adjective
What part of speech is “growing”? Can you see those vines that are growing all over the house? verb
What part of speech is “eating”? Eating feels painful after visiting the dentist! noun
What part of speech is “reassuring”? My mom used the most reassuring voice that she could. adjective
What part of speech is “uncovering”? The archaeologists were uncovering the most important discovery in years. verb
What part of speech is “refreshing”? The cold soda was refreshing on a hot day. adjective
What part of speech is “opening”? During a store’s opening, the owner wants to advertise his products. noun
Homework:Change each verb to an adjective, then add a prepositional phrase.
The pretty child is dancing. verb adjective
dancing = adjective The pretty child is dancing. is dancing = verb
dancing = adjective The is child pretty . , dancing is dancing = verb
dancing = adjective The is child pretty , dancing in her yard. is dancing = verb
dancing = adjective The under stars. is child pretty , dancing is dancing = verb
dancing = adjective The is child pretty , dancing young. is dancing = verb
dancing = adjective The wonderful. is child pretty , dancing is dancing = verb
dancing = adjective The smiles. child pretty , dancing is dancing = verb
dancing = adjective The falls. child pretty , dancing is dancing = verb
dancing = adjective The has a coat. child pretty , dancing is dancing = verb