Which word in the sentence "Sam sings a song every evening" is a verb?
Answer
sings
The correct answer is sings — Recognise that the word describing the action performed by the subject is the verb. In this sentence that word is "sings".
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the parts of the sentence: "Sam" is the subject, "sings" is the action performed, "a song" is the object, and "every evening" is the time adverbial.
- Recognise that the word describing the action performed by the subject is the verb. In this sentence that word is "sings".
Common mistake: Confusing the verb with an adjective
Concept tested: Verb identification
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