Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct part of speech for the underlined word(s).

Dr. Joseph heads the department.

  1. Adverb

  2. Verb

  3. Noun

  4. Pronoun

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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Heads' is a verb (third person singular present tense) meaning to lead or be in charge of. It agrees with the singular subject 'Dr. Joseph' and functions as the predicate of the sentence.