Multiple choice

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

He must earn an absolute fortune.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition

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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Absolute' is an adjective modifying 'fortune'. It means 'complete', 'total', or 'vast' in this context. Adjectives modify nouns, and here 'absolute' tells us the kind/nature of the 'fortune' - it's an immense fortune. It strengthens the meaning of 'fortune'. It cannot be an adverb (adverbs don't modify nouns), noun (doesn't name the fortune itself), or verb.