Multiple choice

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

I stepped back to let them pass.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. preposition
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 'I stepped back to let them pass,' the word 'back' tells WHERE the stepping happened - it modifies the verb 'stepped.' Adverbs answer how, when, where, or to what extent. Here 'back' indicates direction/location of the action. It's not a noun (thing), verb (action), adjective (describing noun), or preposition (showing relationship).

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