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Read the sentence.

Never trust a smiling vampire.

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence?

The word "trust" is a verb that functions as a noun.
The word "trust" is a verb that functions as an adjective.
The word "smiling" is a verb that functions as a noun.
The word "smiling" is a verb that functions as an adjectIve

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"The word 'smiling' is a verb that functions as an adjective."

Explanation: "Never trust a smiling vampire" is an imperative; "trust" is the main verb (command). "Smiling" is a present participle modifying "vampire," so it functions adjectivally.