Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the given word.

Key

  1. verb

  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'noun' because 'key' primarily names a thing - a small metal instrument for opening locks. While 'key' can be used as an adjective ('key witness') or verb ('key in data'), its primary and most common meaning is as a noun.

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