EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects

EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects

Indicate the simple subject of each sentence. If a simple subject is compound, include the coordinating conjunction (and, but, and so on). Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

1 of 10

To a child, a puddle is a vast lake.

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EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects - 1 of 10: To a child, a puddle is a vast lake.

2 of 10

The harsh realities of war are becoming more apparent.

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EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects - 2 of 10: The harsh realities of war are becoming more apparent.

3 of 10

The main point of the lecture was to question our sources of information.

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EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects - 3 of 10: The main point of the lecture was to question our sources of information.

4 of 10

Inside every child is a desire to learn.

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EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects - 4 of 10: Inside every child is a desire to learn.

5 of 10

Large knives and guns are prohibited on airplanes.

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EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects - 5 of 10: Large knives and guns are prohibited on airplanes.

6 of 10

In the long run, the economy will certainly rebound.

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EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects - 6 of 10: In the long run, the economy will certainly rebound.

7 of 10

There is no record of my great-grandmother’s death.

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EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects - 7 of 10: There is no record of my great-grandmother’s death.

8 of 10

As usual, most of the work was done by a small percentage of the people.

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EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects - 8 of 10: As usual, most of the work was done by a small percentage of the people.

9 of 10

Believe in yourself.

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EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects - 9 of 10: Believe in yourself.

10 of 10

Guaranteed health care for all members of society was one of the president’s top priorities.

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EXERCISE 47–4 Subjects - 10 of 10: Guaranteed health care for all members of society was one of the president’s top priorities.