Multiple choice

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

Lead is potentially damaging to children's health.

  1. verb

  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Damaging is an adjective (participial adjective) describing 'lead' as harmful to health. It follows the linking verb 'is' and modifies the noun subject.

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