Which sentence uses an action verb?

We laughed at the clowns during the circus.

The clowns' costumes were colorful.

My favorite circus performers were the clowns.

Is it hard to be a clown?

Are the needs of people ever more important than the needs of animals and the planet

Why was the white South so committed to keeping a slave based economy

Which lines would support the answer to the question of why Malcolm and Donalbain feel they need to leave Scotland?

Which words or phrases in this excerpt from Elizabeth Bishop's "The Fish" compare the fish to an old, experienced soldier?

What is the theme of chapter 3 of the house of the scorpion

Which sentence best matches the context of the word reticent as it is used in the following example? We could talk about anything for hours. However, the moment I brought up dating, he was extremely reticent about his personal life.

Excerpt from: The Care and Keeping of Big Cats Part C Kate McConnaughey (27) Many zoos, and most sanctuaries and animal parks, have special plots where beloved animals are laid to rest. Read the passage.

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen? a. The skaters practiced their mind-blowing moves. b. Each accomplished-skater had practiced for many years. c. When you complete those skating-moves, people gasp. d.

Read this example: Donald Begha says that "Texting while driving causes almost as many auto accidents as alcohol". How should the author change this example in order to better follow the rules of quotations? A.

Which word in this sentence does the adverb describe? Ben shouted when James foolishly kicked the ball out of bounds. A. shouted B. kicked C. foolishly D. ball