The action word would be drank because it’s the only thing he is doing
The answer is A. Explanation kiddo. Without an explanation, you can't use any "clues" from the "context", if that makes sense.
My response to this question will be a metaphor
Semicolons separate two independent clauses/complete sentences, that are related.
#1 would be ;
#3 would be a colon
Writers use direct characterization in a story-- direct characterization<span> reveals what the personality characteristics of how a character is.</span>