Php is an _________ server side programming language

Question

I got this question from a exam paper. There is an word before the dash.

Answer 1

I think "ancient"

Answer 2

I thought the word is scripting but because of an before the blank it is not 😕
interested in the answer

Answer 3

scripting is usually we think.... but the paper setter thought difficulty... may be the answer is "interpreted"...
but, I'm not sure about the answer.... I checked some websites. still, I didn't get clearness.
if you get answer, please post here🙏

Answer 4

Interpreted 🙄

Answer 5

object-oriented