Answer:
It's a verb
Explanation:
Verbs are action words, "riding" is an action
From the very beginning of the scene, as Benvolio is trying to get Mercutio to go home, Mercutio very clearly is trying to instigate a fight. When Tybalt approaches, all he does is sass him and turn his words around into jokes and puns. He says "And but one word with one of us? couple it with <span>something; make it a word and a blow," this taunting of Tybalt shows how badly he does want to fight. </span>
The sentence whose style is most appropriate with respect to clarity and simplicity of language is the first one - For centuries, art admirers have been digging through records of the painting to figure out its meaning.
The other sentences use language that is quite complicated.
The correct answer among all the other choices is "He is a very devout man and would help Everyman if he could." This is what this passage imply about Cousin. Thank you for posting your question. I hope that this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.