Multiple choice

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

Neglect

  1. verb

  2. noun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

  5. preposition
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Neglect can function as both a verb ('to neglect someone') and noun ('years of neglect'). The answer key selects the verb form, which means to fail to care for properly or to disregard. While neglect is also a noun meaning the state of being uncared for, verb is the accepted answer here.

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