A verb is an action. Such as run, read, breath, etc
So, the verb in this sentence is "take"
Possible answers:
<em>The</em> branches swayed in the breeze.
article
The <em>branches</em> swayed in the breeze.
noun
The branches <em>swayed</em> in the breeze.
verb
The branches swayed <em>in</em> the breeze.
preposition
The branches swayed in the <em>breeze</em>.
noun
hope this helps
Answer: Jimmy Smith grew the winning tomato at the country fair.