An action verb with a direct object is transitive<span> while an action verb with no direct object is </span>intransitive<span>. Some verbs, such as arrive, go, lie, sneeze, sit, and die, are always </span>intransitive<span>; it is impossible for a direct object to follow.</span>
According to your definition: Modesty means the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's ability.
And, Now we require to define it in our way, and in easy language.....So, We can say that !!
❍ Modesty - It is the quality of not being much proud or confident about ourselves or on our abilities. Let's see some examples to capture properly:
- She accepted the award with modesty.
- There was no false modesty in her victory speech.
- Because of her modesty, the young woman was uncomfortable wearing a bathing suit in public.
- Many religions emphasize modesty and being reserved in appearance.
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We need to see the excerpt sweetie
I think it's the first sentence because a noun phrase contains is or contains the subject and Hikers is the subject.