Question

Which part of speech is used in the underlined word?

He takes after his father.

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

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Preposition

The correct answer is Preposition.

• Here, in the given sentence 'after' is a preposition.
• After - in the time following (an event or another period of time).
  • ex. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Colorado
• In the given sentence 'takes after' is a phrasal verb.
• It means 'to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character'.
  • Example: He takes after his mother/his mother's side of the family.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 4.
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Correct Answer: Preposition.