Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the word in bold letters.

You must be able to speak French for this job.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Able' describes the quality or capability of 'you' (meaning capable or skilled). Words that describe qualities or states are adjectives. 'Able' modifies 'you' and is followed by an infinitive ('to speak'), typical of adjectives expressing capability.

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