The sun shone through the <u>dull</u> grey clouds.
Directions: Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the <strong>CORRECT PARTS OF SPEECH</strong> and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
- A. Noun
- B. Adverb
- C. Verb
- D. Adjective ✓
Correct Answer: D. Adjective
Explanation
The word 'dull' modifies the noun 'clouds' by describing its visual quality, so it functions as an adjective.
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