Multiple choice Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the given word. Late verb noun adjective <font face="Arial">conjunction</font> preposition Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation 'Late' is an adjective that describes something happening after the expected time (e.g., 'late bus', 'late arrival'). It can also function as an adverb ('arrived late'), but the adjective form is more commonly tested.