Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the underlined word(s).

Vasu is a tall man.

  1. noun

  2. adverb

  3. adjective

  4. pronoun

  5. verb

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tall is an adjective because it describes 'man' by telling us what kind of man Vasu is. Adjectives modify nouns and answer questions like 'what kind?' 'which one?' or 'how many?' Tall describes a physical attribute of the man.