Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the word in italics.

The circle is round.

  1. noun

  2. pronoun

  3. adjective

  4. adverb
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 'The circle is round,' the word 'round' functions as an adjective because it describes the quality or shape of the noun 'circle.' Adjectives modify nouns by providing descriptive information about characteristics such as shape, size, color, or appearance. Here 'round' tells us what the circle looks like - its shape.

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