Multiple choice

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

A sweet smile spread on her lips.

  1. preposition

  2. adverb

  3. conjunction

  4. interjection

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

'On' is a preposition that connects the noun phrase 'her lips' to the verb 'spread'. Prepositions show spatial or temporal relationships between elements in a sentence.