Question

The following is the question based on the same word used as different parts of speech. Choose the correct matches.
Why

1. Interrogative Adverb	A. Why did you do it?
2. Relative Adverb	B. I know the reason why he did it.
3. Interjection	C. Why it is surely Nanak!
4. Noun	D. This is not the time to go into the why and the wherefore of it.

Options

• 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C 

• 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A

• 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

• 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

Answer 1

(1) The interrogative adverbs (why, where, how, & when) are placed at the beginning of a question. Thus, ‘why’ which qualifies the Verb ‘do’ is an interrogative adverb in sentence A.

(2) The relative adverbs (where, when & why) can be used to join sentences or clauses. Thus, ‘why’ is used as a relative adverb in sentence B.

(3) An interjection is a part of speech that demonstrates the emotion or feeling of the author. It is designed to convey emotion in an abrupt and exclamatory way. Thus, ‘why’ is used as an interjection in sentence C.

(4) “The why and wherefore of it” is a noun phrase. Thus, ‘why’ is used as a noun in sentence D.
Therefore, 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D is the apt answer.