Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following se...
The word "always" describes how often she is late, modifying the verb "is," making it an adverb.
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Understanding the Part of Speech
In the sentence "She is always late for school," we need to identify the part of speech for the underlined word "always."
Definition of Adverb
- An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often describes how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
Role of "Always" in the Sentence
- In this context, "always" modifies the verb "is," indicating the frequency of being late. It answers the question "How often is she late?"
Examples of Adverbs
- Other examples of adverbs include:
- Quickly
- Very
- Often
- Never
Why "Always" is Not Other Parts of Speech
- Noun: A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. "Always" does not represent any of these.
- Verb: A verb is an action word. "Always" does not express an action.
- Adjective: An adjective describes a noun. "Always" does not describe a noun in this sentence; it describes how often the state of being late occurs.
Conclusion
- The correct answer is indeed option 'D' (Adverb) because "always" describes the frequency of being late, which is a characteristic of the verb "is."
Understanding these distinctions helps in identifying the correct part of speech in any sentence.