Multiple choice

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

Jealous

  1. verb

  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Jealous describes a feeling or quality, which is the function of an adjective. Adjectives modify nouns by answering what kind or which one. Verbs show action, nouns name things, and adverbs modify verbs.