Multiple choice Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the given word. Latch verb <font face="Arial">pronoun</font> adjective adverb preposition Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation 'Latch' is a verb meaning to fasten or close something with a latch mechanism. It can also function as a noun (the fastening device itself), but in this context, the verb form is the intended answer.