Multiple choice

Directions: Find the correct part of speech for the given word.

Total

  1. Verb

  2. Noun

  3. Adjective

  4. Adverb
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Total is most commonly a noun meaning the complete sum or amount, as in 'the total came to $50' or 'grand total'. While it can be an adjective ('total disaster') or verb ('total the receipts'), the noun form referring to a sum is its primary and most frequent usage.

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