Read the sentence.

Question

When at the beach, Carina is often applying sunscreen so that she will not go home with burning skin.

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence?

The word “is” is a verb that functions as a verb, and “applying” is a verb that functions as a noun.
The word “applying” is a verb that functions as a noun, and “go” is a verb that functions as a verb.
The word “applying” is a verb that functions as a verb, and “burning” is a verb that functions as an adjective.
The word “go” is a verb that functions as a verb, and “burning” is a verb that functions as a noun.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: The word “is” is a verb that functions as a verb, and “applying” is a verb that functions as a noun.

In the sentence:

• "is" serves as a linking verb, indicating the state of Carina at the beach.
• "applying" is a gerund, which is a verb form that functions as a noun in this context (the act of applying sunscreen).