Parts of Speech

The correct answer is 'noun' because 'key' primarily names a thing - a small metal instrument for opening locks. While 'key' can be used as an adjective ('key witness') or verb ('key in data'), its primary and most common meaning is as a noun.

The correct answer is 'verb' because 'kindle' describes an action - to ignite or set fire to something. You can kindle a fire or kindle interest. It's not a thing, description, or manner.

The correct answer is 'noun' because 'kiln' names a structure - a furnace or oven for firing pottery, bricks, or other materials. It's a thing/place, not an action, description, or relationship.

To kill means to cause the death of something, which is an action. Actions are expressed by verbs. Nouns name things, adjectives describe them, and adverbs modify verbs.

To kiss means to touch with the lips as a sign of affection, which is an action. Actions are expressed by verbs. A pronoun replaces a noun (like he, she, it).

Kin refers to family or relatives, which is a category of people. Categories of people are nouns. A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea.

A kite is an object or toy that flies in the wind. Objects are nouns. Nouns name things, while adjectives describe qualities of things and conjunctions connect words or phrases.

A king is a male ruler or monarch, which is a person. Words that name people are nouns. A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea - in this case, a type of person.

To know means to have information or understanding, which is a mental action. Actions are expressed by verbs. Verbs describe what someone or something does or experiences.

A knife is a tool or cutting instrument with a blade. Objects and tools are nouns. Nouns name things, while verbs describe actions and adjectives describe qualities.

A knack is a special skill, aptitude, or talent. A skill or talent is a concept or idea, which makes it a noun. Nouns can name abstract concepts as well as physical things.

To kneel means to go down or rest on the knees, which is a physical action. Actions are expressed by verbs. A pronoun replaces a noun (like he, she, it) rather than describing an action.

A kitten is a young cat, which is an animal. Animals are living things, and words that name living things are nouns. Nouns name people, places, things, or living creatures.

A knock refers to the sound or action of hitting something (like a door), which can be used as a noun (e.g., 'there was a knock at the door'). While 'knock' can also be a verb, the noun form is commonly used. A conjunction connects words or clauses.

A knob is a rounded handle or control (like on a door or radio), which is an object. Objects are nouns. Nouns name things, while adjectives describe qualities and conjunctions connect words.