In each of the following items, a word or word group is shown in boldface. Select the choice that correctly identifies the part of speech of the boldface word or words.
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A gust of wind blew through the window, upsetting the vase on the table.
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He ran swiftly through the brush, across the beach, and into the sea.
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A few minutes past noon, the police arrived at the scene.
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Both Ezra and Duncan argued against Amy’s interpretation.
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The book, by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, describes the flight the Lindberghs made to the Orient by way of the Great Circle Route.
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When the garage light came on, the startled opossum panicked.
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The shops along the waterfront were open, but business was slow.
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The story was not only long but also dull.
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Although the sky turned unpleasantly green, no funnel cloud appeared.
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Neither Henry nor Rachel could understand the story; therefore, they did not recommend it.
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