Explanation
The 21th century is the century of sophisticated technology and science. Technology and science began to make progress in the seventeenth century.
1. The word 'century' is a/n _____?
(A) Noun
(B) Conjunction
(C) Preposition
(D) Article
Explanation:
"Century" is a naming word, referring to a period of 100 years.
It functions as a common noun in the sentence.
2. The word 'began' in the passage is a/an _____?
(A) Noun
(B) Conjunction
(C) Preposition
(D) Verb
Explanation:
"Began" is the past tense of "begin," which is an action word.
It indicates an action that started in the past.