In the following excerpt: "The stray dog ran, sniffed the air, wagged its tail, and barked loudly.", how many verbs are present?
Answer
4
The correct answer is 4 — Count the verbs: 4
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the action words in the sentence
- List the verbs: ran, sniffed, wagged, barked
- Count the verbs: 4
Common mistake: Including adjectives as verbs
Concept tested: Verb identification
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