Question

    Identify the highlighted part of speech, choose the correct answer

    His ability to concentrate is legendary

    A Transitive verb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Intransitive verb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Linking verb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Auxiliary verb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Concentrate" in this context is used as an intransitive verb. It doesn't require a direct object to complete its meaning. The subject of the sentence, "His ability," is the one performing the action of concentrating. Therefore, "concentrate" is an intransitive verb here.

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