Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word "is" is a verb that functions as a verb, and "applying" is a verb that functions as a noun. the word "applying" is a verb that functions as a noun, and "go" is a verb that functions as a verb. the word "applying" is a verb that functions as a verb, and "burning" is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word "go" is a verb that functions as a verb, and "burning" is a verb that functions as a noun.