Question

In each of the following questions, a sentence is given in which a word has been highlighted in bold. This word is used as different parts of speech in English. Identify the correct part of speech based on usage in the sentence.
This is the book I was telling you about.

• A. noun
• B. pronoun
• C. preposition
• D. adverb
• E. adjective

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Parts of Speech (Preposition).
Step 1: Understand usage.

• ``about'' connects the verb ``telling'' with the object ``book''

Step 2: Function in sentence.

• It shows relation between verb and object

Step 3: Conclusion.

• Word showing relation → preposition \checkmark

Final Answer:
Thus, the correct answer is
Option (C).