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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