Multiple choice

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

The sun rises in the east.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. preposition

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E Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'in' is a preposition that shows the relationship between the verb 'rises' and the noun 'east'. Prepositions are used to indicate direction, location, time, or manner. Here, it specifies the direction of the sun's movement.