The fire engine came rushing [down] the hill
Correct answer: D. Preposition
- A. Adverb
- B. Verb
- C. Noun
- D. Preposition
Explanation
The word "down" is used as a preposition in this sentence, indicating the direction of the fire engine's movement.Why the other options are wrong:(A) Adverb: "Down" is not functioning as an adverb here.(B) Verb: "Down" is not representing an action; it indicates direction.(C) Noun: "Down" is not functioning as a noun in this context.
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