Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence.…
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Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence.
I cannot give him credit for this.
- A.
Preposition
- B.
Adverb
- C.
Adjective
- D.
Interjection
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Preposition
Explanation: The underlined word "for" is a preposition because it begins the prepositional phrase "for this," which shows a relationship between the action and its object.
How it functions: "for this" acts as a prepositional phrase that relates to the verb phrase, indicating purpose or reference.
Why not an adverb: An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. "For" does not modify a word in that way; it starts a phrase with an object.
Why not an adjective or interjection: Adjectives describe nouns, and interjections express emotion. "For" neither describes a noun nor expresses emotion, so those categories do not apply.
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