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Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
She
sang
beautifully on stage.
  • a)
    Noun
  • b)
    Verb
  • c)
    Adjective
  • d)
    Adverb
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Mainak Das answered
The underlined word in the sentence "She sang beautifully on stage" is "beautifully."

Explanation:
"Beautifully" is an adverb in this sentence. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this case, "beautifully" is modifying the verb "sang," describing how she sang on stage.

To identify an adverb, you can ask yourself the following questions:
1. How did she sing? - "Beautifully" answers this question, indicating the manner in which she sang.
2. What kind of singing was it? - "Beautifully" provides information about the quality or characteristic of the singing.

In this sentence, "beautifully" is describing how she performed on stage, emphasizing the quality of her singing.

Therefore, the correct answer is d) Adverb.

That was a lovely evening. Lovely is a/an _______
  • a)
    noun
  • b)
    adjective
  • c)
    adverb
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:



The sentence is: "That was a lovely evening." In this sentence, "lovely" is an adjective that modifies the noun "evening."

Definition of Adjective:

An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. It provides information about the quality, size, shape, color, and other characteristics of a noun or pronoun.

Examples:

- The red car
- The tall boy
- The delicious pizza

In all these examples, "red," "tall," and "delicious" are adjectives that describe the noun that follows them.

Function of Adjective:

Adjectives are used to add detail and description to a sentence. They enable the reader to visualize the noun or pronoun more clearly. Adjectives also help to distinguish one noun or pronoun from another.

Conclusion:

In the given sentence, "lovely" is an adjective that describes the noun "evening." The adjective "lovely" provides more detail and description to the sentence and helps the reader to understand the writer's feelings about the evening.

Jasmines are white in color. White is a/an ______
  • a)
    noun
  • b)
    adjective
  • c)
    pronoun
  • d)
    none of above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Jasmine's are white in colour.White is a colour adjective the white pale Colour is white sometimes the colour is also yellow all the colours are colour adjective.

Selena is my best friend. Best is a/an _______
  • a)
    noun
  • b)
    adjective
  • c)
    adverb
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana Rane answered
In the sentence "Selena is my best friend," the word "best" is an adjective.
An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about the noun or pronoun's characteristics or qualities. In this sentence, the noun "friend" is modified by the adjective "best," indicating that Selena is the speaker's best friend among all of their friends.
Option "a) noun" is incorrect because "best" is not a noun in this sentence.
Option "c) adverb" is incorrect because "best" is not an adverb in this sentence.
Option "d) none of the above" is incorrect because "best" is an adjective as described above.

Do it quickly. Quickly is a/an ______
  • a)
    adverb
  • b)
    adjective
  • c)
    verb
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

**Adverb: Explaining the Answer**

An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb. It provides information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. In this case, the word "quickly" is modifying the verb "do."

**Explanation:**

1. **Definition of an Adverb:**
- An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.
- It provides additional information about the action being performed.

2. **Function of "Quickly" in the Sentence:**
- In the given sentence, the word "quickly" is modifying the verb "do."
- It describes how the action of doing something should be performed, emphasizing the need for speed.
- Therefore, "quickly" is functioning as an adverb in this sentence.

3. **Identifying Adverbs:**
- Adverbs can be identified by their ability to answer questions such as "how," "when," "where," or "to what extent."
- In this case, "quickly" answers the question "how" the action should be done.
- It provides information about the speed or manner in which the action is to be performed.

4. **Examples of Adverbs:**
- Some other examples of adverbs include "slowly," "carefully," "beautifully," "loudly," "quietly," and "happily."
- All of these words modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide additional information about the action or state being described.

5. **Conclusion:**
- Based on the definition and function of an adverb, it is clear that "quickly" is an adverb in the given sentence.
- It modifies the verb "do" and provides information about how the action should be performed.
- Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option 'A' - adverb.

My father works in a factory. Factory is a/an _______
  • a)
    pronoun
  • b)
    noun
  • c)
    adjective
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

In this sentence, the word "factory" is used as a noun. Here's why:

1. Noun: A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, "factory" refers to a place where goods or products are manufactured or produced. It represents a specific place or thing, making it a noun.

2. Other options:
a) Pronoun: Pronouns are words that are used instead of nouns to avoid repetition. They typically replace a noun that has already been mentioned. In this sentence, there is no pronoun used to replace the word "factory".
c) Adjective: Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They provide additional information about the noun. In this sentence, the word "factory" is not being described or modified by any adjective.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B, which states that "factory" is a noun.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
The teacher
instructed the students to be quiet.
  • a)
    Verb
  • b)
    Noun
  • c)
    Adjective
  • d)
    Adverb
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Part of speech of the underlined word:



The underlined word in the given sentence is "instructed".

Explanation:



The word "instructed" is a verb. A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this sentence, "instructed" is describing the action that the teacher is doing.

The teacher is giving an instruction to the students to be quiet. Therefore, "instructed" is a verb because it is expressing the action of the teacher.

Conclusion:



Hence, the correct answer is option (b) Verb.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
He walked slowly down the hall.
  • a)
    Noun
  • b)
    Verb
  • c)
    Adjective
  • d)
    Adverb
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anushka Das answered
In the sentence "He walked slowly down the hall," "slowly" is an adverb because it modifies the verb "walked," describing how he walked
Adverbs often answer the question "how?". 
In this case, "slowly" indicates the manner of his walking.
 

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
The heavy
book
fell from the shelf.
  • a)
    Adjective
  • b)
    Verb
  • c)
    Noun
  • d)
    Adverb
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Mythili reddy answered
Identifying the Part of Speech of Underlined Word in a Sentence

Explanation:
In the given sentence, the underlined word is "heavy." Let's identify the part of speech of this word:

- Noun: A person, place, thing, or idea.
- Verb: An action or state of being.
- Adjective: A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
- Adverb: A word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

The word "heavy" in the given sentence is describing the noun "book." Therefore, it is an adjective.

Final Answer:
The underlined word "heavy" in the given sentence is an adjective.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
The dog
jumped over the fence.
  • a)
    Noun
  • b)
    Verb
  • c)
    Adjective
  • d)
    Adverb
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Understanding the Sentence Structure
In the sentence "The dog jumped over the fence," we need to identify the part of speech of the underlined word "jumped."
Definition of Verb
- A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
- In this context, "jumped" indicates the action that the subject (the dog) is performing.
Analysis of the Word "Jumped"
- "Jumped" is the past tense of the verb "jump," which clearly denotes an action.
- It answers the question "What did the dog do?" The answer is "jumped," confirming that it is indeed a verb.
Other Parts of Speech for Comparison
- Noun: A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, "dog" and "fence" are nouns.
- Adjective: An adjective describes a noun. There are no adjectives in the provided sentence.
- Adverb: An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. There are no adverbs in this sentence.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis, "jumped" is the action performed by the subject "the dog," making it a verb. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B'.

She went to the market to buy some vegetables. To is a/an ________
  • a)
    verb
  • b)
    preposition
  • c)
    conjunction
  • d)
    none of above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajesh Khatri answered
Prepositions are words that link nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words within a sentence. In this sentence, the preposition "to" is linking the verb "went" to the noun phrase "the market," indicating the destination of the action.

What part of speech describes a verb, adjective, or adverb and answers when? where? how? and to what extent?
  • a)
     
    Verb
  • b)
    Adjective
  • c)
    Adverb
  • d)
    Preposition
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Praveen Kumar answered
An adverb is a part of speech that describes a verb, adjective, or adverb and provides information about when, where, how, and to what extent an action is performed. It modifies the meaning of the verb, adjective, or adverb by answering questions such as when did it happen, where did it happen, how did it happen, or to what extent did it happen. Adverbs add more detail and specificity to the sentence, enhancing the overall meaning and clarity.

She thought of a wise plan. Thought is a _______
  • a)
    verb
  • b)
    adverb
  • c)
    adjective
  • d)
    none fo the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Parth Das answered
Explanation:

Thought is a verb in this sentence.

Subject-Verb Agreement:
In the sentence, "She thought of a wise plan," the word "thought" is the main verb. It is the action that the subject "She" (referring to a female) is performing. The verb "thought" agrees with the singular subject "She" in terms of number.

Function of Thought:
The verb "thought" in this sentence shows an action performed by the subject "She". It indicates that she came up with or conceived a wise plan in her mind. The verb "thought" is used to describe the mental process of considering, pondering, or devising something.

Other Verb Forms:
The verb "thought" is the past tense form of the verb "think". Other verb forms of "think" include:
- Present tense: think
- Future tense: will think
- Present participle: thinking
- Past participle: thought

Other Parts of Speech:
In addition to being a verb, the word "thought" can also function as a noun, referring to the process or act of thinking, or as an adjective, describing something that is the result of thought.

Example Sentences:
Here are some examples of "thought" used as a verb in different sentences:

1. I thought about what you said yesterday.
2. He often thinks before speaking.
3. They thought it would be a good idea to go hiking.

In conclusion, in the sentence "She thought of a wise plan," the word "thought" is a verb. It is the action performed by the subject "She" and shows the mental process of conceiving or devising a wise plan.

What part of speech connects words or groups of words? Examples are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so?
  • a)
     
    Preposition
  • b)
    Interjection
  • c)
    Conjunction
  • d)
    Adverb
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Praveen Kumar answered
Conjunctions are words that connect words or groups of words. They are used to join words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence. Examples of conjunctions include "for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so." These words help to establish relationships between different parts of a sentence and make the overall meaning clear.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
The teacher gave a long lecture.
  • a)
    Noun
  • b)
    Verb
  • c)
    Adjective
  • d)
    Adverb
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dipanjan Yadav answered
Part of Speech Identification:
The underlined word "long" in the sentence "The teacher gave a long lecture" is an adjective.

Explanation:
  • Adjective: An adjective is a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. In this sentence, the word "long" describes the type of lecture given by the teacher. It provides additional detail about the lecture by indicating its length.
  • Noun: A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, "lecture" is a noun as it refers to a formal talk given to a group of people.
  • Verb: A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or a state of being. In this sentence, "gave" is a verb as it shows the action of the teacher providing the lecture.
  • Adverb: An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this sentence, there is no adverb present.


Therefore, the word "long" in the sentence is an adjective as it describes the lecture given by the teacher.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
She runs
quickly
across the field.
  • a)
    Noun
  • b)
    Adverb
  • c)
    Adjective
  • d)
    Verb
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Meghana verma answered
Verb
• The underlined word "runs" is a verb in this sentence.
• A verb is a word that expresses an action or state of being.
• In this sentence, "runs" shows the action of the subject "she" moving quickly across the field.
• Verbs are essential in forming sentences as they convey the main idea or action.

I helped him because I liked him. Because is a/an _______
  • a)
    preposition
  • b)
    conjunction
  • c)
    adverb
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
Because – conjunction (A conjunction is a word used to join two clauses. There are only a limited number of conjunctions in English. Common examples are: because, as, since, when, after, before, and, but, or, yet etc.)

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
The tall
tree
provides shade.
  • a)
    Noun
  • b)
    Verb
  • c)
    Adjective
  • d)
    Adverb
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Apurva Menon answered
The underlined word in the sentence "The tall tree provides shade" is an adjective.

Explanation:
In the given sentence, the word "tall" describes the tree. It provides additional information about the tree, specifically its height. This characteristic of the tree is described by the adjective "tall."

Definition of an adjective:
An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. It provides additional information about the noun or pronoun in terms of its quality, quantity, size, or appearance.

Identifying an adjective:
Adjectives answer the question "What kind?" or "Which one?" about the noun or pronoun they modify. In this sentence, the adjective "tall" answers the question "What kind of tree?" It specifies the kind of tree by describing its height.

Usage of the adjective:
The adjective "tall" emphasizes the height of the tree. It helps create a mental image for the reader, giving them a clear understanding of the tree's physical appearance. The adjective adds descriptive details to the noun "tree" and enhances the overall meaning of the sentence.

Other examples of adjectives:
1. The blue car is parked outside.
2. She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
3. We had a delicious meal at the restaurant.

In conclusion, the underlined word "tall" in the sentence "The tall tree provides shade" is an adjective because it modifies the noun "tree" by providing information about its height.

The cat is under the bed. Under is a/an _______
  • a)
    preposition
  • b)
    conjunction
  • c)
    adverb
  • d)
    none of above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Maya Mehta answered
Explanation:


- Preposition: A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
- Example: The cat is under the bed. Here, "under" shows the relationship between the noun "cat" and the noun "bed."

- Conjunction: A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
- Example: The cat is black and white. Here, "and" connects the two adjectives "black" and "white."

- Adverb: An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
- Example: The cat runs quickly. Here, "quickly" modifies the verb "runs."

- None of the above: If none of the above options fit the word in question, then this option would be the correct answer. However, in this case, "under" clearly fits the definition of a preposition, so this option is not applicable.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - preposition.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
She
spoke
confidently during her presentation.
  • a)
    Noun
  • b)
    Adverb
  • c)
    Adjective
  • d)
    Verb
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Coders Trust answered
- The underlined word "spoke" is a verb.
- Verbs are words that express actions, states, or occurrences.
- In the sentence, "spoke" indicates the action performed by the subject "She."
- It is the past tense of the verb "speak," showing that the action was completed.
- Therefore, the correct part of speech for "spoke" is option D: Verb.

The dress was expensive; still I bought it. Bought is a _______
  • a)
    verb
  • b)
    adverb
  • c)
    preposition
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Akshita Reddy answered
Answer:

Explanation:


The given sentence is: "The dress was expensive; still I bought it." We need to identify the part of speech of the word "bought" in this sentence.

To determine the part of speech of a word, we need to understand its function in the sentence. In this case, "bought" is a verb.

Verb:
A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. It is often the main word in a sentence and indicates what the subject is doing or experiencing.

In the given sentence, "bought" is the main verb. It shows the action of purchasing the dress. The subject of the sentence, "I," is performing the action of buying.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A, "verb."

To summarize:
- The word "bought" is a verb.
- A verb expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
- In the given sentence, "bought" is the main verb, indicating the action of purchasing the dress.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence:
She
whispered
quietly to her friend.
 
  • a)
    Noun
  • b)
    Verb
  • c)
    Adjective
  • d)
    Adverb
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Praveen Kumar answered
In the sentence "She whispered quietly to her friend," the word "quietly" is an adverb. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and provide information about how, when, where, or to what degree an action is happening. In this sentence, "quietly" modifies the verb "whispered" by describing how she whispered.

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