Multiple choice

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

We were flying above the clouds.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
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E Correct answer
Explanation

'Above' functions as a preposition here, connecting 'clouds' as its object. It shows the spatial relationship between 'we were flying' and 'the clouds'. Prepositions like 'above', 'below', 'over' indicate position and require an object (here: 'the clouds'). It cannot be an adverb (no modification of 'flying' without object) or other part of speech.

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