The novel is <u>loosely</u> based on his childhood in England.
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. Verb
- B. Adverb ✓
- C. Noun
- D. Adjective
Correct Answer: B. Adverb
Explanation
The word 'loosely' modifies the verb phrase 'based on', telling us to what extent it is based, thus functioning as an adverb.
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