Sentence:
The patient had anorexia, though he denied any nausea or vomiting.
Verb/Verbs
denied
? had (looked it up & said was a verb)
Thanks
You're right. :-)
In the sentence you provided, the verb "denied" is used to describe the action of the patient refusing or contradicting something. It is the main verb in the second part of the sentence, "he denied any nausea or vomiting."
Regarding the word "had," it can be a verb in certain contexts, but in this sentence, it is actually used as a linking verb, functioning as part of the verb phrase "had anorexia." When used in this way, "had" establishes a connection between the subject (the patient) and the noun (anorexia), indicating that the patient experienced or possessed the condition of anorexia.
To determine whether "had" is a verb in a sentence, you can consider its role and meaning in the sentence. If it indicates an action, state, or occurrence, then it is likely a verb. However, if it is connecting the subject with a noun, adjective, or complement, it is acting in a linking verb capacity.