Multiple choice

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

The cream is easily absorbed into the skin.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'absorbed' is the past participle of the verb 'absorb' used in a passive voice construction. The cream receives the action of being absorbed into the skin. This is clearly a verb because it describes what happens to the cream - it undergoes the action of absorption.

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