Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the part of speech for the underlined word.

Neither statement is true.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"Neither" functions as an adjective modifying "statement" - it specifies which statement (not one nor the other). When "neither" comes before a noun to modify it, it acts as an adjective. Nouns name things, verbs show action, adverbs modify verbs, and pronouns stand alone.

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