Part Of Speech Identification

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered around the concept of word stress and its role in distinguishing between nouns and verbs. It presents a list of words that can function as both nouns and verbs, depending on where the stress is placed. The stressed syllable in each word is underlined, and students are tasked with determining whether the word is being used as a noun or a verb based on the stress pattern. They must then write their answers on the provided lines.

The purpose of the worksheet is to teach students about the importance of stress patterns in English and how these patterns affect a word’s part of speech. It helps students to understand that a shift in stress can change a word from a noun to a verb and vice versa. This is crucial for accurate pronunciation and for understanding the subtleties of English syntax and semantics. Furthermore, it aids in enhancing students’ reading and listening comprehension, as recognizing the correct stress patterns can greatly influence the interpretation of sentences.