Parts of Speech

Jovial means cheerful, friendly, or full of high spirits. It is an adjective because it describes a person's quality or temperament (a jovial person, jovial mood). Adjectives modify nouns by describing their characteristics.

A jubilee is a special anniversary or celebration, typically marking 25, 50, or 60 years. It is a noun because it names an event or celebration. Examples include 'golden jubilee' (50 years) or 'diamond jubilee' (60 years).

Jute is a noun and is the name of a Germanic tribe akin to the Saxons and Angles who had invaded Britain during the 5th century C.E.

A job is a specific task, piece of work, or regular employment position. It is a noun because it names a thing (work or employment). While 'job' can rarely be used as a verb in archaic contexts, its primary and common usage is as a noun.

Joy is a feeling of great pleasure, happiness, or delight. It is a noun because it names an emotion or feeling. Emions and feelings are always nouns (joy, sorrow, anger, fear). Joy can also be used as a verb in archaic contexts ('to joy'), but this is rare.

Jaunty means having a lively, cheerful, and confident manner or appearance. It is an adjective because it describes someone's style or demeanor (a jaunty hat, jaunty walk). The word describes qualities like sprightliness or smartness in appearance.

A jest is a joke or witty remark, something said or done for amusement. It is primarily a noun because it names a thing (a joke or remark). While 'jest' can be used as a verb ('he jests at scars'), its more common usage is as a noun.

A janitor is a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school or office block. It is a noun because it names a person (caretaker/cleaner). Words for professions or people are always nouns.

The correct answer is 'adjective' because 'keen' describes qualities like being eager, sharp, or enthusiastic. Examples: 'keen student,' 'keen interest.' It doesn't show action (verb), name a thing (noun), or modify a verb (adverb).

 Keep is a verb. E.g I always keep books in my bag.

The correct answer is 'noun' because 'keel' names the structural part of a ship or boat along the bottom. It's a thing, not an action, description, or relationship.

The correct answer is 'verb' because 'kick' describes an action - to strike with the foot. You can kick a ball, kick down a door, etc. It's not a person (pronoun), description (adjective), or manner (adverb).

The correct answer is 'noun' because 'kennel' names a place or structure - a shelter for dogs. It's a thing, not an action or description.

 Kidney is a noun. E.g.Kidney is an important organ of our body.

The correct answer is 'verb' because 'kidnap' describes an action - to abduct or capture someone. You can say 'they kidnapped the victim.' It's not a thing, description, or manner.