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The suffix - ing

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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The suffix - ing

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  1. The suffix -ing

  2. “dancing” can be: • A verb • A noun • An adjective

  3. 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.

  4. 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”

  5. 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.

  6. TRIVIA

  7. What part of speech is “growing”? A growing boy needs healthy food. adjective

  8. What part of speech is “growing”? Can you see those vines that are growing all over the house? verb

  9. What part of speech is “eating”? Eating feels painful after visiting the dentist! noun

  10. What part of speech is “reassuring”? My mom used the most reassuring voice that she could. adjective

  11. What part of speech is “uncovering”? The archaeologists were uncovering the most important discovery in years. verb

  12. What part of speech is “refreshing”? The cold soda was refreshing on a hot day. adjective

  13. What part of speech is “opening”? During a store’s opening, the owner wants to advertise his products. noun

  14. Homework:Change each verb to an adjective, then add a prepositional phrase.

  15. The pretty child is dancing. verb adjective

  16. dancing = adjective The pretty child is dancing. is dancing = verb

  17. dancing = adjective The is child pretty . , dancing is dancing = verb

  18. dancing = adjective The is child pretty , dancing in her yard. is dancing = verb

  19. dancing = adjective The under stars. is child pretty , dancing is dancing = verb

  20. dancing = adjective The is child pretty , dancing young. is dancing = verb

  21. dancing = adjective The wonderful. is child pretty , dancing is dancing = verb

  22. dancing = adjective The smiles. child pretty , dancing is dancing = verb

  23. dancing = adjective The falls. child pretty , dancing is dancing = verb

  24. dancing = adjective The has a coat. child pretty , dancing is dancing = verb

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