Multiple choice Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the given word. Absent-mindedly Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Absent-mindedly means in a way that shows lack of attention or focus. The '-ly' suffix indicates an adverb, which describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs like 'walked', 'spoke', or 'responded'.