Question

What do the action words in this sentence tell the reader?

The flag appeared old when looked at carefully.
The man looked quickly and saw a flag.
The flag was hidden from view for several minutes.
The man looked for a long time until finding the flag

Answer 1

Answer:  The man looked quickly and saw a flag.

Explanation:

In this excerpt from the poem Barbara Frietchie, the Confederate army was marching into Frederick town with General Stonewall Jackson at the front when 90 year old Barbara Frietchie reset the American flag that had been brought down by the men of the town in fear.

The sentence speaks of how General Jackson quickly look and saw the flag. The action words of glanced and met are evidence of this.

Answer 2

Answer: The man looked quickly and saw a flag. hope it help.

Explanation: In this excerpt from the poem Barbara Frietchie, the Confederate army was marching into Frederick town with General Stonewall Jackson at the front when 90 year old Barbara Frietchie reset the American flag that had been brought down by the men of the town in fear.

The sentence speaks of how General Jackson quickly look and saw the flag. The action words of glanced and met are evidence of this.