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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.

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  • A. Noun
  • B. Pronoun
  • C. Adjective
  • D. Preposition

Explanation: The word "round" is used as a noun to describe a period or session of pleasures.Why the other options are wrong:(B) Pronoun: "Round" is…

Correct answer: Noun
  • A. Pronoun
  • B. Verb
  • C. Conjunction
  • D. Noun

Explanation: The word "still" is used as a noun to describe the quietness or calmness of the night.Why the other options are wrong:(A) Pronoun: "Still"…

Correct answer: 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…

Correct answer: Noun
  • A. You are one of the few lucky ones who are going to die a really natural death,
  • B. You are one of the few lucky one one who are going to die really natural death.
  • C. You are one of the few lucky ones in numberr who are going to die a really natural death.
  • D. You are one of the few lucky one who is going to die a really natural death,

Explanation: You are one of the few lucky ones who are going to die a really natural death.

Correct answer: You are one of the few lucky ones who are going to die a really natural death,
  • A. is
  • B. amount
  • C. sugars
  • D. they

Explanation: The error in this sentence is in option A. The correct word should be "sugar" instead of "sugars."Explanation:"Sugar" can be used as a…

Correct answer: sugars
  • A. hundred
  • B. were
  • C. millions upon
  • D. was

Explanation: Hundred of lives were lost in this catastrophe and millions upon millions of dollars worth was done," the error related to nouns is in…

Correct answer: hundred
  • A. The wage
  • B. sin
  • C. is
  • D. eternal life

Explanation: The correct term to use in this context is indeed "wages" instead of "wage."(A option)Explanation:"Wages" refers to the payment or…

Correct answer: sin
  • A. Congregation
  • B. Gang
  • C. Spectators
  • D. Bevy

Explanation: Correct: The term "congregation" is appropriate as it refers to a group of people assembled for religious worship.

Correct answer: Congregation
  • A. Directors
  • B. Singers
  • C. Laborers
  • D. Typists

Explanation: Correct: The term "directors" is appropriate as it refers to a group of people who lead or supervise a particular area of a company.

Correct answer: Directors
  • A. Hostess
  • B. Host
  • C. Master
  • D. Stewardess

Explanation: Correct: The term "master" is appropriate as it refers to a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves.

Correct answer: Master
  • A. Emperor
  • B. Master
  • C. Manager
  • D. Tailor

Explanation: Correct: The term "manager" is appropriate as it refers to a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group…

Correct answer: Manager
  • A. Potter
  • B. Porter
  • C. Peddler
  • D. Poet

Explanation: Correct: The term "porter" is appropriate as it refers to a person employed to carry luggage and other loads.

Correct answer: Porter
  • A. Hideaway
  • B. Stowaway
  • C. Castaway
  • D. Navigator

Explanation: Correct: The term "stowaway" is appropriate as it refers to a person who stows away, that is, one who hides aboard a vehicle (such as a…

Correct answer: Stowaway
  • A. Braggart
  • B. Criminal
  • C. Bankrupt
  • D. Cripple

Explanation: Correct: The term "criminal" is appropriate as it refers to a person who has committed a crime.

Correct answer: Criminal
  • A. Mute
  • B. Spendthrift
  • C. Spinster
  • D. Miser

Explanation: Correct: The term "miser" is appropriate as it refers to a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

Correct answer: Miser
  • A. Hermit
  • B. Hooligan
  • C. Hunter
  • D. Host

Explanation: Correct: The term "hermit" is appropriate as it refers to a person living in solitude as a religious discipline.

Correct answer: Hermit
  • A. hair is
  • B. but
  • C. two blonde
  • D. hair

Explanation: he error in the sentence, according to nouns, is in option D. The correct word should be "hairs" instead of "hair."Explanation:"Hair" can…

Correct answer: hair
  • A. number of
  • B. has
  • C. their
  • D. interest

Explanation: The error in this sentence, according to nouns, is in option B. The correct phrase should be "A number of children have shown their…

Correct answer: has
  • A. flight
  • B. set
  • C. suite
  • D. suit

Explanation: Correct: The term "flight" is appropriate as it refers to a series of steps between floors or levels.

Correct answer: flight
  • A. number of
  • B. are
  • C. in
  • D. class

Explanation: The error in this sentence, according to nouns, is in option B. The correct phrase should be "The number of children is decreasing in the…

Correct answer: are