The AGENT marker could be appropriately added to which of the following words?
(3 points)
Responses
READ
READ
ACTION
ACTION
NOW
NOW
MUST
ACTION
The AGENT marker could be appropriately added to the words READ and ACTION.
To determine which of the given words can have the AGENT marker appropriately added, we should first understand what the AGENT marker represents.
The AGENT marker is used to indicate that the word represents someone or something that performs an action. It is typically added to a verb to create a noun form for the person or thing performing the action.
Let's analyze each word and see if adding the AGENT marker would make sense:
1. READ: The verb "read" means to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed material. Adding the AGENT marker to "read" would create the noun form "reader," which represents a person who reads. Therefore, the word "READ" is a valid option.
2. ACTION: The noun "action" already represents something that is done or performed. Adding the AGENT marker to "action" would create "actioner," which is not commonly used in English. Therefore, the word "ACTION" is not a valid option.
3. NOW: The word "now" represents the present time or immediate future. Adding the AGENT marker to "now" would create "now-er," which does not have a clear meaning and is not a commonly used term. Therefore, the word "NOW" is not a valid option.
4. MUST: The modal verb "must" indicates obligation or necessity. Adding the AGENT marker to "must" would create "muster," which does not represent a person or thing performing an action. Therefore, the word "MUST" is not a valid option.
Based on this analysis, the word "READ" is the only one that can have the AGENT marker appropriately added.