Write four sentences using the word “taxi” as a noun, a verb, an adjective, and an interjection. after each sentence label each different usage.

The taxi sped down the narrow street. Noun.

In this sentence taxi is a noun. It is the subject of the sentence.

The plane taxied down the runway. Verb.

In this sentence taxi is being used as a verb. A verb is something you can do. The plane is doing the action of taxiing. A plane's movement as it travels to and from the gate to the runway is called taxiing.

The taxi cab pulled away from the curb. Adjective.

In this sentence taxi is used as an adjective. Adjectives describe nouns. Taxi is describing the type of cab.

As I walked out of the building, I heard the doorman yell, "Taxi!" Interjection.

An interjection is a quick remark, usually with strong emotion. It is often followed by an exclamation point. In this sentence the doorman is calling for a taxi and it is followed by the exclamation point.