Which one of the following words underlined in the sentences given as options has been used as a verb ?

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Accepted Answer

Here's the explanation:

Option 3 is correct because the word "performed" is used as a verb. In the sentence "Each actor *performed* in a circular space on the stage in Raas Leela," the word "performed" describes the action that the actor did. It indicates the act of carrying out or executing a task or role, which is the function of a verb.

Now, let's explain why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Option 1:** "The stage *performances* are called Raas Leela." Here, "performances" is a noun. It refers to the acts of performing, not the action itself. It's the subject of the sentence, and subjects are nouns.

*   **Option 2:** "The *performers* enacted Raas Leela on the stage." Here, "performers" is also a noun. It refers to the people who perform, not the action of performing. It's the subject of the sentence.

*   **Option 4:** "The *performing* artist moved in a circular space on the stage in Raas Leela." Here, "performing" is a participle acting as an adjective modifying the noun "artist." It describes the type of artist, not the action the artist is doing in that moment (the action is "moved").