Multiple choice

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

The girl is fond of music.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the sentence "The girl is fond of music," the word "is" acts as the main verb. Specifically, it is a linking verb that connects the subject "girl" to the adjective "fond." It expresses a state of being rather than a physical action.