Ali is not my brother. Here word not is?
Correct answer: B. Adverb
- A. Verb
- B. Adverb
- C. Preposition
- D. Conjunction
Explanation
Not modifies the verb “is,” showing negation, so it functions as an adverb. It is not a preposition or conjunction because it does not link nouns, phrases, or clauses.
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