Multiple choice

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

She's a dab hand with a paintbrush.

  1. verb

  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In this phrase, 'dab' functions as a noun modifying 'hand'. The expression 'to be a dab hand at something' means to be skilled or expert at it. Here, 'dab' names the type of skill, making it a noun.

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