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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 true about a strong academic thesis?

    A. It reflects the opinions of most people

    B. It directly states the argument

    C. A reasonable argument cannot be made against it

    D. It is a viewpoint endorsed by one’s professor

    Answer Explanation

    Academic thesis directly states the argument.

  • Q #2: Which of the following options is a correct plural spelling?  

    A. Datum

    B. Parenthesis

    C. Thesis

    D. Syllabi

    Answer Explanation

    Datum - singular form of data

    Parenthesis - singular form of parentheses

    Thesis - singular form of theses

    Syllabi - plural form of syllabus

  • Q #3: Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I finish a sweater or a pair of socks. A ball of wool holds so much potential and is also a sustainable resource. The repetition of stitch after the stitch is so relaxing. Researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation. There are other health benefits of knitting too. The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis. I started knitting when I was in college and liked to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helped me pay attention to lectures. If you’re looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try. Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?  

    A. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relax

    B. There are other health benefits of knitting too

    C. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource

    D. It helps me pay attention during lectures

    Answer Explanation

    The sentence is out of topic while the rest of the sentences are talking about the benefits of stitching and how important it is to her.