Asap! 20pts (the bolded participle is in parentheses)

which answer choice best explains how the bolded participle is used in this sentence?

(lying) to the best of his ability, roger hoped his mother wouldn't guess at the deception.

it is used as an adverb to describe the verb hoped.

it is used as an adjective to describe the noun roger.

it is used as a noun and serves as the subject of the sentence.

it is used as a verb to describe the main action of the sentence.

Explanation:

A participle is a word that is partly a verb and partially an adjective. A participle is simply a verb partaking the elements of a verb and an adjective.

In the example,

Lying to the best of his ability, the word 'lying' qualifies the noun, 'Roger' as an adjective does. It originates from the verb, 'lie.'

she might be shy, amzed or in love.

explanation:

mark brainliest, , and rate

the bazaar because it represents the inaccessible land of freedom to the narrator. mangan’s sister because she represents domesticity and routine to the narrator. the marketplace because it represents the suburban lifestyle to the narrator. the church because it represents spiritual healing and renewal to the narrator.