Multiple choice

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

Lag

  1. verb

  2. pronoun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb

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

Lag is correctly identified as a verb because it expresses action or state - to fall behind or fail to keep pace (e.g., 'the runner lagged', 'sales are lagging'). While lag can occasionally be used as a noun (lag time), its primary categorization as a verb is correct. Lag is not a pronoun (which replaces a noun), adjective, adverb, or preposition.

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