Here's why:
* Verbs describe actions or states of being. In this case, "asked" describes the action of questioning someone.
Let's break down the other options:
* Adjectives describe nouns. For example, "big," "red," or "happy."
* Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. For example, "dog," "city," "book," or "love."
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to classify!