Question

Which choice best describes the underlined word or words in each sentence?

Throughout the world are many artifacts of ancient astronomers.
(Points : 3)
complete subject
compound subject
simple subject
none of the above

Answer 1

artifacts is underlined

Answer 2

You have the same image as me...

Answer 3

:D

Answer 4

Sheepy Music :D :D :D :D

Answer 5

this is just a guess...but I am going to say simple subject

Answer 6

I agree with kellie i think it is a simple subject.

Answer 7

what would the verb in this sentence

Answer 8

that is what confuses me a little....the verb is " are "....but can the subject follow the verb ? " Throughout the world " is a prep phrase and it cannot contain the subject.

Answer 9

i always thought the subject was first then the verb came after could this be inverted?

Answer 10

I really do not know. Subject does come first...but all the time ??

Answer 11

that's why i'm confused :(

Answer 12

I can see why....so am I

Answer 13

anyways i will put simple subject

Answer 14

have more do you mind helping?i

Answer 15

I can try

Answer 16

Could the Polynesian Islanders really have found their way across the Pacific Ocean? (Points : 3)
simple predicate

complete predicate

compound predicate

none of the above

Answer 17

could and have found are underlined

Answer 18

im thinking it is a compound

Answer 19

note sure

Answer 20

not*

Answer 21

I am thinking simple
Change the sentence to a statement :
The Polynesian Islanders really could have found their way.....etc

really is an adverb
could have found -- simple predicate

Answer 22

what is the complete subject?

Answer 23

olynesian Islander?P

Answer 24

Polynesian*

Answer 25

The complete subject is : The Polynesian Islanders

Answer 26

ill go with simple since you know more then me

Answer 27

you got anymore ?

Answer 28

Which choice best describes the underlined word or words in the sentence?

On the next cloudless night, go outdoors and look at the sky.
(Points : 3)
simple predicate

complete predicate

compound predicate

none of the above

Answer 29

go and look are under lined

Answer 30

just remember, when you are given a question...turn it into a statement...that helps you see things more clearer.

go and look is a compound predicate

Answer 31

a compund predicate is 2 simple predicates correct?

Answer 32

" you " is the understood, but not written, subject
you GO.....and you LOOK

when there is 2 or more predicates, it is compound. I don't know if a compound predicate is 2 simple predicates ??

Answer 33

ok thank you i have more

Answer 34

I am ready :)

Answer 35

Which choice best describes the underlined words in each sentence?

Make note of the stars and planets on a clear night.
(Points : 3)
complete predicate
compound predicate
simple predicate
none of the above

Answer 36

the whole thing is underlined

Answer 37

complete predicate.
It is the same thing as the one before ...with the subject...subject is understood to be " you ".

Answer 38

In which of the following sentences is the subject understood? (Points : 3)
Look at the huge plane slowly taxiing up to the terminal.
It is painted with pink stripes and yellow circles.
You must step up to the desk and give the clerk your ticket.
You are on your way to a special place.

Answer 39

here i was stuck between c and d

Answer 40

first one....YOU look at the huge plane.....etc

it is understood when it is not written.
Both C and D have a written subject...it is " you"

Answer 41

so it's a

Answer 42

yes..it is A

Answer 43

Which choice is a sentence fragment? (Points : 3)
Anne looked forward to the trail ride.
Her horse and gear were all ready to go.
It poured rain on the morning of the ride, the bad weather continued.
Canceling the ride due to the bad weather.

Answer 44

d?

Answer 45

Cancelling the ride due to bad weather....yep..it's D

Answer 46

Which choice is a sentence fragment? (Points : 3)
Pack comfortable clothes when you go to the coast.
Take T-shirts, shorts, hat, and sandals that are very cool.
It will be very hot and sticky in July and August the humidity will be high.
Protecting yourself against the sun at all times.

Answer 47

last one is a fragment

Answer 48

Which choice is a complete sentence? (Points : 3)
Just as the doorbell rang for the third time.
A black cat on the windowsill.
It’s hard to make a long story short.
During the drive to the waterfall.

Answer 49

hold on...I have to refresh.....I see a lot of black diamonds

Answer 50

It is hard to make a long story short is a complete sentence

Answer 51

Which choice is a complete sentence? (Points : 3)
Especially since the lightbulb was invented.
Except for the last paragraph in the newspaper article.
Here is a drawing of exceptional beauty and depth.
Squirrels darting along the telephone wires.

Answer 52

c?

Answer 53

yes...it is C

Answer 54

Identify the best correction of the sentence fragment.

Stefan wants to attend the soccer match. And the concert.
(Points : 3)
Stefan wants to attend the concert. And the soccer match.
Stefan wants to attend the soccer match and the concert.
Stefan wanting to attend the soccer match and the concert.
Stefan wants to attend. The soccer match and the concert.

Answer 55

2nd one...you have 2 direct objects seperated by " and "

Answer 56

16.

Identify the best correction of the sentence fragment.

Planning to drive into the city?
(Points : 3)
Are you planning to drive into the city?
You planning to drive into the city?
Planning to drive? Into the city?
When you planning to drive into the city?

Answer 57

a?

Answer 58

first one

Answer 59

yes...its A

Answer 60

Identify the best correction of the sentence fragment.

Had studied and was ready for the exam.
(Points : 3)
The class had studied. Was ready for the exam.
Because the class had studied and was ready for the exam.
To be ready for the exam; the class had studied.
The class had studied and was ready for the exam.

Answer 61

d?

Answer 62

yes..D

Answer 63

Identify the best correction of the clause fragment.
When the soloist walks onto the stage. (Points : 3)
Add “Exciting” to the beginning of the fragment.
Change “walks” to “walked."
Add “Applaud” to the beginning of the fragment.
Delete “onto the stage."

Answer 64

hold on..got to refresh...its those black diamonds again

Answer 65

change walks to walked

the soloist....he/she walked onto the stage

Answer 66

Identify the best correction of the clause fragment.

When we saw that the sails were torn.
(Points : 3)
Change “were torn” to “had been torn."
Change “When” to “As."
Add a comma after “When."
Delete “When."

Answer 67

black diamonds again

Answer 68

delete when

Answer 69

Identify the best correction of the clause fragment.

The one friend that he feels he can trust.
(Points : 3)
Change “can trust” to “should trust."
Add “is you” to the end of the fragment.
Change “The one friend” to “The friend."
Delete “that."

Answer 70

b?

Answer 71

not 100% sure on this one....I wanna say B. I know its not A or C.

Answer 72

i think i'll go with b on this one

Answer 73

okay

Answer 74

Which choice does not contain a run-on sentence? (Points : 3)
The Big Dipper makes a good reference point these stars are almost always visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
Because the Big Dipper is almost always visible in the Northern Hemisphere, these stars make a good reference point.
The Big Dipper is almost always visible, these stars make a good reference point in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Big Dipper is almost always visible in the Northern Hemisphere these stars make a good reference point.

Answer 75

b?

Answer 76

Its B

Answer 77

have you had any questions answered by texaschic101 ?

Answer 78

don't think so

Answer 79

Which choice does not contain a run-on sentence? (Points : 3)
Using the Big Dipper, you can find the North Star just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.

Using the Big Dipper, you can find the North Star. Just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.

Using the Big Dipper. You can find the North Star just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.

Using the Big Dipper; you can find the North Star, just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.

Answer 80

I am going with B

Answer 81

Which choice best corrects the run-on sentence?

The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars they belong to the constellation Ursa Major.
(Points : 3)
The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars; belonging to the constellation Ursa Major.
The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars. Belonging to the constellation Ursa Major.
The Big Dipper is a group. The seven stars belonging to the constellation Ursa Major.
The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars that belong to the constellation Ursa Major.

Answer 82

d?

Answer 83

I am going with D

Answer 84

Which choice best corrects the run-on sentence?

The Big Dipper is easily spotted it looks like a cup with a long handle. (Points : 3)
The Big Dipper is easily spotted. Looking like a cup with a long handle.

The Big Dipper is easily spotted. It looks like a cup with a long handle.

The Big Dipper is easy. To spot it looks like a cup with a long handle.

The Big Dipper is easily spotted, so it looks like a cup with a long handle.

Answer 85

b?

Answer 86

I think so....I was first leaning towards D...but I think its B

Answer 87

I am fixing to have to go....I can do one more if you like

Answer 88

I take that back...so sorry...time slipped up on me. I hope I was able to help.
I will probably be back on later tonight if needed. Bye for now :)

Answer 89

i finished th last 3 one's i got 98% 1 wrong :D

Answer 90

thanks so much for helping :D :D :D :D <3 <3 <3

Answer 91

congrats to ya :) glad to help when I can