Multiple choice Directions: Choose the part of speech for the underlined word. Come near. noun verb adverb adjective pronoun Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation "Near" is an adverb modifying the verb "come" - it tells where to come (to a close position). Adverbs modify verbs. Nouns name things, verbs show action, adjectives describe nouns, and pronouns replace nouns.