In which sentence does the word 'love' function as a noun, not a verb?

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A We must love our neighbors.
B Her love for classical music was evident.
C They love going on road trips.
D I love how quiet this library is.

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Answer: B. Her love for classical music was evident.

Answer: (b) Her love for classical music was evident.
Explanation: In option (b), "love" functions as an abstract noun acting as the subject of the sentence, modified by the possessive adjective "Her". In all other options, "love" functions as the main action verb.

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In which sentence does the word 'love' function as a noun, not a verb?

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