Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the part of speech for the word in bold italic.

In one over he took three wickets.

  1. Noun

  2. Verb

  3. Preposition

  4. Adverb

  5. Adjective

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In cricket, an 'over' is a noun referring to a set of six legitimate deliveries bowled by a single bowler. Here it names a specific unit or measure in the sport.