Multiple choice

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

I am so sorry.

  1. Noun

  2. Verb

  3. Preposition

  4. Adverb

  5. Adjective

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

So modifies the adjective sorry as an intensifier adverb meaning very or to such a high degree. It strengthens the meaning of sorry rather than naming or describing a noun.