Here's why:
* Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas.
* Verbs describe actions or states of being.
"Covered" describes a state of being covered, as in "The table is covered in a tablecloth."
Examples of nouns:
* Table
* Cloth
* Blanket
* Book
Examples of verbs:
* Cover
* Covered
* Uncover
* Conceal