Multiple choice

Directions: Among the eight parts of speech, the underlined word(s) reflect(s) which of the following parts?

Someone sneaked into my house in the quiet of night.

  1. Noun

  2. Adjective

  3. Adverb

  4. Verb

  5. Preposition
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In this context, the word quiet is preceded by the article the, which indicates it is functioning as a noun meaning a state of silence or stillness. While quiet is often an adjective, its position here confirms its noun usage.

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