Question

Identify the sentence which uses the verb ‘laugh’ as a noun.
A. He has a funny laugh.
B. I laughed so much at that joke.
C. I’m still laughing.
D. Laugh as much as you can, because it is good for health.

Answer 1

Hint: Nouns are generally preceded by a suitable adjective.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 Nouns are names given to persons, places, animals, or things. Nouns can be of several types- Common noun, Proper noun, Abstract noun, and Collective noun.
Verbs are qualified as action words. They are conjugated in different tenses and have many varied forms. Verbs and nouns can bear the same idea and convey the same meaning depending on the way in which they are used in a sentence.
Now, let us look at the four options and see the function of ‘laugh’ in that option.
In option ‘a’, laugh denotes the idea of action. We know that abstract nouns refer to ideas and qualities. Thus, in the above sentence, the laugh is a noun.
In option ‘b’, laughed refers to an action performed in the past tense. We know that verbs qualify actions. Thus, in the above sentence, laughed is a verb.
In option ‘c’, laughing refers to an action being performed in the present tense. We know that verbs imply action words. Thus, in the above sentence, laughing is a verb.
In option ‘d’, laugh denotes an action in the imperative form. It is an order. We know that imperative sentences begin with verbs. Thus, in the above sentence, the laugh is a verb.
From the above explanation, we can conclude that option ‘a’ he has a funny laugh is the correct answer.

Note: Understanding the difference between laugh and laughter as abstract concepts and laugh as an action is key to solving this question.