Choose the correct part of speech for the underlined word in each sentence.

The cat sat on the windowsill

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  1. Noun
  2. Verb
  3. Adjective
  4. Adverb

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Option 2 : Verb
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The correct answer is Option 2)
 
Key Points
  • In the sentence "The cat sat on the windowsill," the underlined word is "sat".
  • "Sat" is the past tense of the verb "sit".
  • A verb describes an action, state, or occurrence.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2)
 
Additional Information
  • Option 1: Noun – Incorrect, as "sat" is not a person, place, thing, or idea.
  • Option 3: Adjective – Incorrect, as "sat" does not describe a noun.
  • Option 4: Adverb – Incorrect, as "sat" does not modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb.
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