To decode an unfamiliar word,
use clues within the sentence. 

     Identify whether the word is in the
      subject (noun) or the predicate (verb).        

       Read each sentence below. 
Decide whether the underlined word is a noun or a verb.

The baseball team won their
last game.

        verb

     noun

 My aunt and uncle bought me a new bicycle
at the store.

         verb  

     noun

          verb

      noun

            verb

        noun

              verb

         noun

       verb

        noun

Read each sentence again. 
Identify another word that could give you a hint to
identifying the underlined word.
Then tell why.

The baseball team won their last game.	baseball Word Hint    Baseball is played by teams. Explain
My aunt and uncle bought me a new bicycle at the store.	store Word Hint    New things are bought at a store. Explain
The huge turtle             walked slowly across the             street.	walked slowly Word Hint    Turtles move slowly. Explain
The telephone was                          ringing loudly.	ringing Word Hint    Telephones ring. Explain
The small brown                    puppy wagged his tail.	wagged his tail Word Hint    Puppies often wag their tails. Explain
The newborn baby                     slept all night.	night Word Hint    Sleep is a common night activity. Explain

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