15. Identify the Part of Speech NDA/CDS English

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  1. The policies were devised specifically for rural development.
     The word "specifically" is:
     
      
  • A

    (a) Adjective
     

  • B

    (b) Adverb
     

  • C

    (c) Verb
     

  • D

    (d) Conjunction

  Explanation

  Answer: (b) Adverb
  Explanation: "Specifically" modifies the verb "devised," explaining how the action was performed.

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         2. The organization is working on a viable solution to the issue.
              The word "viable" is:
  
   

  • A

    (a) Noun
     

  • B

    (b) Adjective
     

  • C

    (c) Verb
     

  • D

    (d) Adverb

  Explanation

  Answer: (b) Adjective
  Explanation: "Viable" describes the noun "solution," indicating its feasibility.

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            3. The law was passed despite opposition from various groups.
                 The word "despite" is:
  
   

  • A

    (a) Conjunction
     

  • B

    (b) Preposition
     

  • C

    (c) Adverb
     

  • D

    (d) Adjective

  Explanation

  Answer: (b) Preposition
  Explanation: "Despite" shows the relationship between the law and opposition, functioning as a preposition.

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            4. The task was completed efficiently by the team.
                The word "efficiently" is:
  
   

  • A

    (a) Noun
     

  • B

    (b) Verb
     

  • C

    (c) Adverb
     

  • D

    (d) Adjective

  Explanation

  Answer: (c) Adverb
  Explanation: "Efficiently" describes how the task was completed, modifying the verb.

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            5. The decision to defer the meeting was made hastily.
                The word "hastily" is:
  
   

  • A

    (a) Verb
     

  • B

    (b) Adjective
     

  • C

    (c) Noun
     

  • D

    (d) Adverb

  Explanation

  Answer: (d) Adverb
  Explanation: "Hastily" explains how the decision was made, serving as an adverb.