Multiple choice

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

A river flows down the hill.

  1. Noun

  2. Adjective

  3. Adverb

  4. Verb

  5. Preposition
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The word down connects the verb flows to the noun phrase the hill, establishing a relationship of direction. This makes it a preposition.

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