Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate option for the for the word in bold.

A small boy rode on the elephant's back.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. preposition

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

In the sentence 'A small boy rode on the elephant's back,' the word 'back' refers to the physical body part of the elephant - it's naming a place/location. Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas. Verbs show action, adverbs modify verbs, adjectives modify nouns, and prepositions show relationships.