Multiple choice

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

I think he is a better doctor than his wife.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'better' modifies the noun 'doctor,' describing what kind of doctor he is. Adjectives modify nouns. When comparing qualities of people or things, 'better' functions as an adjective modifying the noun.