Multiple choice

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

She seemed totally absorbed in her book.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'absorbed' functions as an adjective here because it describes her state or condition while reading. It means she was deeply engaged or engrossed in her book. Past participles can function as adjectives when they describe the state of the subject rather than an action being performed.

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