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The masked villain silently laughed while watching the hero struggle to escape. Which of the following parts of speech is the word “silently” in the previous sentence?  

A. Preposition

B. Adverb

C. Verb

D. Adjective

Answer Explanation:

Adverb, it explains more about the verb

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following is the meaning of the word “indiscriminate”?

    A. Selective

    B. Miscellaneous

    C. Distinct

    D. Noisy

    Answer Explanation

    The word "indiscriminate" means lacking in selectivity or without careful distinction.

    It suggests a lack of discrimination or consideration of specific factors, often implying randomness or without making distinctions or exceptions. Choice B, "Miscellaneous," aligns with this meaning as it refers to a collection or mixture of diverse or unrelated things.

  • Q #2: Which of the following statements about a paragraph’s concluding sentence is true?  

    A. It gives information that opposes the topic sentence

    B. It summarizes the paragraph’s main point

    C. It gives supporting details for the topic sentence

    D. It summarizes the essay’s main point

    Answer Explanation

    A paraghraph’s concluding sentence should summarizes a paragraph’s main point.

  • Q #3: According to the prefix “mal-,” which of the following phrases best defines “malformed”?

    A. Formed within

    B. Partially formed

    C. Formed under

    D. Badly formed

    Answer Explanation