Problem

Choose the parts of speech for the word 'reluctant'.

Clue

Parts of speech are a class of words (as adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, or verbs) identified according to the kinds of ideas they express and the way they work in a sentence.

Hint

The boy was 'hesitant' to speak in front of the crowd, showing how being 'unwilling' can be described using this type of word.

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Choice-A

Choice A, "Verb," is incorrect because "reluctant" is not an action or state of being, but rather a description of a quality, which makes it an adjective, not a verb.

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Choice-B

Choice B, "Adjective," is the correct answer because "reluctant" describes a noun by expressing a state of unwillingness or hesitation. Adjectives modify or qualify nouns, and "reluctant" fits this role by describing a person’s attitude or feeling.

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Choice-C

Choice C, "Pronoun," is incorrect because "reluctant" is not used to replace a noun but instead describes a noun, which makes it an adjective, not a pronoun.

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Choice-D

Choice D, "Noun," is incorrect because "reluctant" is not a person, place, thing, or idea, but rather a description of a quality, making it an adjective, not a noun.

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Answer

Choice B

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