Which choice best describes the underlined word or words in each sentence?
The inhabitants of the Marshall Islands made complex instruments for navigation by the stars.
Underlined is: The inhabitants of the Marshall Islands
A- complete subject
B- simple subject
C- compound subject
D- none of the above
I think it is A.
Which choice best describes the underlined word or words in each sentence?
Throughout the world are many artifacts of ancient astronomers.
Underlined is: artifacts
A- complete subject
B- compound subject
C- simple subject
D- none of the above
I think it is C.
Both are right.
Thank you very much!!
You are very welcome.
To determine the correct answer for each question, we need to understand the structure of the sentence and identify the function of the underlined words.
In the first sentence, "The inhabitants of the Marshall Islands" refers to a specific group of people who made complex instruments for navigation by the stars. The underlined words act as the subject of the sentence.
The correct answer is B - simple subject because it consists of a single noun phrase, "The inhabitants of the Marshall Islands."
In the second sentence, "artifacts" refers to the objects being discussed, specifically the artifacts of ancient astronomers found throughout the world.
The correct answer is C - simple subject because "artifacts" is a single noun that acts as the subject of the sentence.
So, your initial answers were incorrect. The correct answers are B for the first question and C for the second question.