TSA CBT Practice Test

Which word best represents the action in a sentence?

1. Noun

2. Adjective

3. Verb

4. Adverb

The correct answer is: Verb

The correct choice is indeed the word “verb.” Verbs are the words that express action or state of being in a sentence. They are essential components because they convey what the subject of the sentence is doing or how it is being. For instance, in the sentence "The dog runs," the word "runs" describes the action the dog is taking, thereby serving as the central part of the action being conveyed. Understanding that verbs are critical for depicting actions helps in structuring sentences effectively. In contrast, nouns primarily name people, places, things, or ideas, and do not convey actions themselves. Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more information about them but still do not represent actions. Adverbs, while they can modify verbs and sometimes indicate the manner of an action, do not serve as the main action word in the sentence. Thus, the correct representation of action is best captured by verbs.