Major political problems may first show themselves in minor incidents. the watergate episode, for instance, began with the discovery of a single piece of tape on the lock of a door. it led eventually to richard nixon’s forced resignation as president of the united states.

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.