Question

select all of the sentences in which the italicized word functions as a verb in the sentence. responses aour conception of what happened differed from that of other conception of what happened differed from that of other people. bi could conceive of a few wild and improbable ideas.i could conceive of a few wild and improbable ideas. cjudging by the analysis of various experts, this should never have happened.judging by the analysis of various experts, this should never have happened. dsomeone with an incisive mind analyzes problems quickly.someone with an incisive mind analyzes problems quickly. ethe group advocated for congress to act group advocated for congress to act immediately. fthe lawyer considered himself the primary advocate for his lawyer considered himself the primary advocate for his clients. gagitation over the current state of things led to street demonstrations.agitation over the current state of things led to street demonstrations. hthe bully began to agitate me with his mocking bully began to agitate me with his mocking words.

Answer 1

The italicized words function as verbs in certain provided sentences, and subject/verb agreement rules help ensure grammatical correctness in sentence construction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The task presented involves analyzing sentences to determine whether the italicized words function as verbs. After a careful review of the sentences provided, the determination can be made that in sentence (b) "conceive" is being used as a verb where the subject is able to conceive of ideas, in sentence (d) "analyzes" is a verb describing the action someone with an incisive mind takes on problems, in sentence (e) "advocated" serves as a verb for the group's action towards Congress, and in sentence (h) "agitate" is the action the bully uses onto someone else. The italicized words function as verbs representing actions taken by the subjects in the sentences.

Subject/verb agreement is essential to ensure sentences are grammatically correct. For example, in the sentence "The play comes highly recommended," the subject 'play' is singular, thus the verb must also be in its singular form 'comes.' Likewise, prepositional phrases, such as "with such true witticisms and parables," must not confuse the proper verb agreement, as they do not serve as the subjects of the sentences.

Answer 2

In Sentences B, D, E, and H; the italicized words function as verbs. They are (conceive, analyzes, advocated, and agitate) respectively, functioning as verbs.

In sentence (B), conceive is used to indicate the ability to imagine or form ideas.

In Sentence (D), analyzes is used to show the action of placing a subject to analysis.

In Sentence (E), advocated is used to portray the action of encouraging support for something or someone.

In Sentence (H), agitate is used to describe the action of troubling or annoying someone.