WBCS.LIVE practice question

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: 'Alas! The king is dead.'

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Conjunction
  2. Preposition
  3. Adverb
  4. Interjection

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Interjection

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Interjection šŸ“š Explanation: 'Alas' is an interjection. Interjections are words used to express sudden or strong feelings like sorrow, joy, surprise, or excitement. They are usually followed by an exclamation mark. 'Alas' specifically expresses grief, sorrow, or pity.