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.
It has rained continuously for three days.

• A. adjective
• B. adverb
• C. conjunction
• D. preposition
• E. interjection

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Parts of Speech (Adverb).
Step 1: Identify usage.

• ``continuously'' describes the verb ``rained''

Step 2: Function.

• Words that modify verbs → adverbs \checkmark

Step 3: Conclusion.

• ``continuously'' is an adverb

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