01 Parts of Speech

1. Paul Anderson was proclaimed the world-champion weight lifter.

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2. He established this record by lifting 1175 pounds.

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3. The records indicate that the first fight with boxing gloves was fought in 1818 in France.

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4. He had so much to do that he went home early.

• Conjunction

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5. Not wanting to be rude, he made his apologies to his host.

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6. "Ordinarily, I would not leave so soon, but I have so much to do," he told his host.

• Adverb

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7. The understanding was between the guest and his host.

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8. In 1876, R. Barnes of Chicago led the National League with an average of .403.

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9. In the 1957 World Series, Lew Burdette won three games, two of which were shutouts.

• Adverb

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10. He had so much to do that he went home early.

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• Adverb