The____ girls stubbornly refused to call off their rock fight, despite the pleadings of their mothers.

1.The old man spoke in a harsh voice. Which part of speech is the underlined word?

2.He spoke so softly that nobody could hear him. Which part of speech is the underlined word?

3.Although it rained, the match continued. Which part of speech is the underlined word?

4.He is good___ mathematics.

5.She is interested___ learning Japanese.

6.The proposal was rejected___ grounds of insufficient data.

7.Which is the correct sentence?

8.Identify the correct sentence.

9.Despite the manager's calm tone, his email carried a subtle note of_____, warning the staff to meet the deadline.

10.The scientist's theory was dismissed as_____ until new evidence proved it correct.

11.Her speech was so full of unnecessary details that it became a long_____ on minor issues.

12.The new intern was surprisingly_____, quickly adapting to the fast-paced work environment.