Which of the following sentences contains an inchoative verb (a verb expressing the beginning of an action or state)?

Question

Which of the following sentences contains an inchoative verb (a verb expressing the beginning of an action or state)?

1. A. She runs every morning.
2. B. The sky darkened suddenly. (Correct answer)
3. C. He wrote a letter.
4. D. Boys are playing football.

Correct Answer

Option B — The sky darkened suddenly.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is The sky darkened suddenly..

Key Points

• An inchoative verb expresses the beginning or onset of a state.
• "The sky darkened suddenly" — 'darkened' shows the sky beginning to become dark.