The question asks to identify the word class of the underlined word in the sentence: "My arms are aching terribly." The underlined word is 'terribly'.
Analyze the Underlined Word 'Terribly'
In the sentence, the word 'aching' is a verb (specifically, the present participle of 'ache' used in the present continuous tense with 'are'). The word 'terribly' describes the manner in which the arms are aching. It answers the question 'How are the arms aching?'.
Grammar: Adverb Definition
Words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs are called adverbs. They often indicate manner, time, place, degree, or frequency.
- 'Terribly' modifies the verb 'aching'.
- Therefore, 'terribly' functions as an adverb in this sentence.
Word Class Options Explained
Let's look at why the other options are not correct:
- Noun: 'Terribly' does not name a person, place, thing, or idea.
- Adjective: 'Terribly' does not describe a noun or pronoun. It describes the verb 'aching'.
- Participle: 'Aching' is the participle in the sentence. 'Terribly' is not a verb form acting as an adjective or part of a verb phrase.
Based on its function modifying the verb 'aching', 'terribly' is correctly identified as an adverb.
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Directions : Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
List I
(Parts of Speech)List II
(Word)A. Noun 1. Auditory B. Verb 2. Hear C. Interjection 3. Hark D. Adjective 4. Hearing
Code:
A B C D
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