Multiple choice

Find if the underlined words are being used as adjective or adverb. a) A large crowd had gathered round to watch. b) The earth is not exactly round in shape. It is slightly flattened at the poles.

  1. a) adverb b) adjective

  2. a) adjective b) adverb

  3. a) adverb b) adverb

  4. a) adjective b) adjective

  5. The words are neither adjectives nor adverbs.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct. a) The word ‘round’ is adding meaning to the verb ‘gathered’. Thus, it is an adverb.   b) The word ‘round’ is adding meaning to the noun ‘earth’. Thus, it is an adjective.  

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