English & Language UsageQuestion 105 of 120
Which word is an adjective in the sentence: "The tired nurse rested quietly"?
a.nurse
b.tired
c.rested
d.quietly
Explanation
An adjective describes a noun. 'Tired' describes the noun 'nurse.' 'Rested' is a verb and 'quietly' is an adverb describing how she rested.
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