Multiple choice Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the given word. Novice verb noun adjective adverb preposition Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation A novice is a person new to a field or situation - a beginner. Since it refers to a person, it is a noun. You can say 'a novice' or 'the novice,' just as you would with any person's title or role. It names the person's level of experience or status.