Multiple choice

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

Take down what I say.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In 'Take down what I say,' 'down' is part of the phrasal verb 'take down' and functions as an adverb. The phrase means to write down or record what someone says. In phrasal verbs, the particle (here, 'down') modifies the main verb to create a specific meaning.

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