Man wants but (little) here below.
Correct answer: B. Noun
- A. Pronoun
- B. Noun
- C. Preposition
- D. Conjunction
Explanation
In this sentence, "little" functions as a noun, representing the concept of a small amount or quantity that man desires.Why the other options are wrong:(A) Pronoun: "Little" is not replacing a noun; it is a noun itself.(C) Preposition: "Little" is not indicating location or direction.(D) Conjunction: "Little" is not connecting clauses or sentences.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Parts of Speech
Parts of speech classify words according to their function as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Questions may test a word that changes class by context, such as a noun used as a verb or an adjective formed from a participle.
Practise Grammar
6,178 free Grammar MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask English questions like this
English is on 133 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Parts of Speech questions
Her sobs could be heard in the [still] of night
The evening was a [round] of pleasures.
Spot the ErrorIn south of Spain, across the strait from Ceuta, were stationed Syrian troops from Damascus.
Choose the correct option.
There is a large amount of sugars in the brownies, so they should not be eaten frequently
Hundred of lives were lost in this catastrophe and millions upon millions of dollars worth was done