In 1830 Henry Clay, one of the most prominent members of the House of Representatives, spoke out against American Indian removal. In this speech, he quotes from an 1814 statement by the US government that says American Indians have a legal right to their lands and are not subject to US laws.

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.