2023 · Q101
Match the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct parts of speech and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
The artist **pranced** around the stage singing enthusiastically.
EnglishWord Classes
- ANoun
- BAdjective
- CAdverb
- DVerb
Explanation
The underlined word is 'pranced'. In 'The artist pranced around the stage', 'pranced' is the action performed by the artist. It is a verb describing movement. Option (d) 'Verb' is correct. It is not a noun (person/thing), adjective (describer), or adverb (modifier). The word denotes the action of dancing/prancing. Hence option D is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.