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OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Destinymasha and @bookworm00981

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (destinymasha):

whats up?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence? Finally, the salesclerk sat down on the floor. A. conjunction B. interjection C. adverb D. preposition

OpenStudy (anonymous):

on is the underlined word

OpenStudy (anonymous):

on än,ôn/Submit preposition 1. physically in contact with and supported by (a surface). "on the table was a water jug" so as to be resting on, on to, onto, to the (upper) surface More as a result of accidental physical contact with. "one of the children had cut a foot on some glass" supported by (a part of the body). "he was lying on his back" synonyms: resting on, supported by, resting atop, touching the (upper) surface of More antonyms: under, underneath so as to be supported or held by. "put it on the table" in the possession of (the person referred to). "she only had a few dollars on her" 2. forming a distinctive or marked part of (the surface of something). "a scratch on her arm" 3. having (the thing mentioned) as a topic. "a book on careers" having (the thing mentioned) as a basis. "modeled on the Mayflower Compact" 4. as a member of (a committee, jury, or other body). "they would be allowed to serve on committees" 5. having (the thing mentioned) as a target, aim, or focus. "five air raids on the city" 6. having (the thing mentioned) as a medium for transmitting or storing information. "put your ideas down on paper" being broadcast by (a radio or television channel). "a new TV series on Channel 4" 7. in the course of (a journey). "he was on his way to see his mother" while traveling in (a public conveyance). "John got some sleep on the plane" onto (a public conveyance) with the intention of traveling in it. "we got on the train" 8. indicating the day or part of a day during which an event takes place. "reported on September 26" at the time of. "she was booed on arriving home" 9. engaged in. "his attendant was out on errands" 10. regularly taking (a drug or medicine). "he is on morphine to relieve the pain" 11. paid for by. "the drinks are on me" 12. added to. "a few cents on the electric bill is nothing compared with your security" adverb adverb: on 1. physically in contact with and supported by a surface. "make sure the lid is on" (of clothing) being worn by a person. "sitting with her coat on" 2. indicating continuation of a movement or action. "she burbled on"

OpenStudy (destinymasha):

preposition

OpenStudy (destinymasha):

whoa lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, simply put it's a Preposition.

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