In this task, you need to count the number of nouns/verbs in the given sentence.

[EX Q]: Sentence: 'A silver and yellow engine is followed by several train cars'. Count the number of verbs in this sentence.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Sentence: 'A couple of women walking down a street holding umbrellas'. Count the number of verbs in this sentence.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Sentence: 'Cyclists and hikers prepare to cross the street in front of an industrial building'. Count the number of verbs in this sentence.
[EX A]:
2