Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the word(s) given in italics.

Like as a father pitieth his own children.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In this context, 'like' functions as an adverb or conjunction introducing a clause of comparison. Given the options, adverb is the intended classification for this usage.

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