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For the following sentences, identify the underlined word or words…
For the following sentences, identify the underlined word or words as the simple subject, complete subject, simple predicate, or complete predicate.
For thousands of years, humans bred dogs.
Simple subject
Complete subject
Simple predicate
Complete predicate
All dog breeds descended from wolf ancestors.
Simple subject
Complete subject
Simple predicate
Complete predicate
At the end of the Ice Age, humans lived nomadically with their dogs.
Simple subject
Complete subject
Simple predicate
Complete predicate
Ever since that time, dogs have enjoyed going for walks.
Simple subject
Complete subject
Simple predicate
Complete predicate
Why are dogs so popular in Ireland?
Simple subject
Complete subject
Simple predicate
Complete predicate
Practice 13.2
For the following sentences, identify the underlined subject as a compound subject, infinitive, gerund, or noun clause.
You and I should go hiking sometime.
Compound subject
Infinitive
Gerund
Noun clause
To reach the peak of Mount Rainier would be amazing.
Compound subject
Infinitive
Gerund
Noun clause
Whoever wants to go should train with a mountaineer.
Compound subject
Infinitive
Gerund
Noun clause
Hiking the Rockies at high altitudes is challenging.
Compound subject
Infinitive
Gerund
Noun clause
Whenever the snow arrives is the time to descend.
Compound subject
Infinitive
Gerund
Noun clause
For the following sentences, identify the underlined word or words as a compound predicate, direct object, or indirect object.
Our pet rabbits hopped and thumped.
Compound predicate
Direct object
Indirect object
The lop-ear leaped the gate.
Compound predicate
Direct object
Indirect object
I gave her a carrot.
Compound predicate
Direct object
Indirect object
She crouched or nibbled.
Compound predicate
Direct object
Indirect object
Then she gave my brother a suspicious glance.
Compound predicate
Direct object
ndirect object
Practice 13.4
Identify the predicates in the following sentences as active or passive.
My cat was mesmerized by the laser.
Active
Passive
The light danced in his paws.
Active
Passive
The light was chased up and down the hallway by my cat.
Active
Passive
The kittens are fed by my sister.
Active
Passive
They view my sister as a human vending machine
Active
assive
Identify the underlined words as adjectives or adverbs.
Yesterday, the team won its third Division 1 soccer championship.
Adjectives
Adverbs
From the opening whistle, the players played with pride and passion.
Adjectives
Adverbs
Jill and Shaunda, in particular, handled the ball skillfully and effectively.
Adjectives
Adverbs
Shaunda, who is an all-league player, kicked an amazing opening goal.
Adjectives
Adverbs
Early in the second half, the opposing team tied the game with a penalty kick.
Adjectives
Adverbs
In the final minute, Shaunda passed the ball between a defender’s legs to Jill, who deflected it into the corner of the net.
Adjectives
Adverbs
For the third year in a row, the team went home with a gleaming gold trophy.
Adjectives
Adverbs
For each sentence, identify the function of the underlined word or words.
I wonder why weather is so unpredictable.
Prepositional phrase
Adverb clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
Storms still surprise meteorologists who have years of experience.
Prepositional phrase
Adverb clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
When lightning streaks across the sky, people must pause many outdoor activities.
Prepositional phrase
Adverb clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
Until we can track all factors, we can’t predict weather perfectly.
Prepositional phrase
Adverb clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
Whoever gives a forecast is making a guess.Prepositional phrase
Adverb clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
Since weather is so uncertain, predictions include percentages.
Prepositional phrase
Adverb clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
Giving an accurate percentage is among the chief concerns of meteorologists.
Prepositional phrase
Adverb clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
A 50 percent chance of rain means that a 50 percent chance of fair weather also exists.
Prepositional phrase
Adverb clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
When air crosses a large lake, it picks up moisture that often turns into rain or snow.
Prepositional phrase
Adverb clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
In addition to cold winters, Buffalo gets whatever snow Lake Erie dishes up.
Prepositional phrase
Adverb clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
