Choose the correct part of speech for the word in bracket:
A(drowning) man catches at a straw

The correct answer is '4' i.e. Participle .

Key Points

• The word "drowning" is used here as an adjective to describe the noun "man."
• When a verb acts as an adjective, it is called a participle.
• In this sentence, "drowning" modifies the noun "man," explaining his state or condition.

Correct usage: A drowning man catches at a straw.

Additional Information

• Gerund: A verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun. Example: Swimming is fun.
• Infinitive: The base form of a verb, often preceded by "to." Example: To swim is refreshing.
• Complement: A word or group of words that completes the meaning of a predicate. Example: She seems happy.