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I would prefer to spend the weekend at home rather than drive all the way to a beach resort.
  • a)
    Verb
  • b)
     Adverb
  • c)
    Adjective
  • d)
    Noun
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Rana answered
prefer is the transitive verb in the sentence.
I would prefer to spend the weekend at home rather than drive all the way to a beach resort.
 

Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of a verb?
  • a)
    tastes
  • b)
    late
  • c)
    not
  • d)
    slowly
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikhil Malik answered
  • a)
    tastes
Taste is the human sense that we use to experience the flavors of things we eat and drink. Taste is the flavor of something, and to taste something means to eat or drink a small amount of it. 
Taste has many other senses as a verb
 and a noun.

That policeman is a friend of "mine".
  • a)
    Adjective
  • b)
    Noun
  • c)
    Pronoun
  • d)
     Verb
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Akash Sharma answered
However, I can understand the sentiment of the sentence and interpret it as "That policeman is someone I know or have a positive relationship with."

A friend of mine has just invited me to Italy.
  • a)
    Conjunction
  • b)
    Preposition
  • c)
    Verb
  • d)
    Pronoun
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kaavya Yadav answered
Simple Past TenseExplanation

- Preposition: In this sentence, "to" is a preposition that is used to show movement or direction towards a particular place, in this case, Italy. Prepositions are words that typically come before a noun or pronoun and show the relationship between that noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. In this case, "to Italy" indicates the destination or direction of the invitation.
"Your dad was talking to you honey, listen to him”.

Choose the correct answer to the following question: Which of the following words is an example of a conjunction?
  • a)
    and
  • b)
    run
  • c)
    below
  • d)
    her
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sai Menon answered
Explanation:

Conjunctions are words that are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. They help to establish relationships between different parts of a sentence.

In the given options, the correct answer is option 'A' - and.

Reasoning:

1. and: The word "and" is a conjunction that is used to connect two or more words, phrases, or clauses. It is used to indicate addition or joining of ideas.

Example:
- I like to read and write.
- She is smart and talented.

2. run:
- The word "run" is not a conjunction. It is a verb that refers to the action of moving quickly on foot.

3. below:
- The word "below" is not a conjunction. It is a preposition that indicates a lower position or level.

4. her:
- The word "her" is not a conjunction. It is a pronoun used to refer to a female person or thing.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - and, as it is the only word that functions as a conjunction in the given options.

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