Which sentence does not contain a hidden verb?
A) The lab assistant gave a demonstration on how to create a suitable sample.
B) The office manager analyzed the financial reports.
C) The associate dean arrived at the conclusion that the computer labs are outdated.
D) The information technology department has a requirement for technical training.
E) Do you have a need for a new laser printer?

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In sentence B, "analyzed" is a direct action verb that clearly describes what the office manager did, without being hidden or obscured by nominalization (turning verbs into nouns). In contrast, the other sentences use nominalizations or phrases that obscure the action, such as "gave a demonstration" (instead of "demonstrated"), "arrived at the conclusion" (instead of "concluded"), "has a requirement" (instead of "requires"), and "have a need" (instead of "need").

Which Sentence Does Not Contain a Hidden Verb