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For each question, identify the subject or subjects of the sentence.

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1.

For each question, identify the subject or subjects of the sentence.Velcro is my greatest enemy.
- A.
  
  Velcro
- B.
  
  Is
- C.
  
  My
- D.
  
  Greatest
- E.
  
  Enemy
Correct Answer
A. Velcro

Explanation
The subject of the sentence is "Velcro".

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2.

Sitting on a park bench, I watched two spies trade briefcases.
- A.
  
  Park
- B.
  
  Bench
- C.
  
  I
- D.
  
  Spies
- E.
  
  Briefcases
Correct Answer
C. I

Explanation
The verb in this sentence is WATCHED. Who watched? I did.

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3.

Underneath the bed, the frightened monsters were holding a meeting.
- A.
  
  Bed
- B.
  
  Frightened monsters
- C.
  
  Frightened
- D.
  
  Monsters
- E.
  
  Meeting
Correct Answer
D. Monsters

Explanation
The monsters are the ones holding the meeting. "Frightened" is an adjective describing monsters. It is not included in the subject.

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4.

Climbing is one of his many hobbies, along with skiing and hang-gliding.
- A.
  
  Climbing
- B.
  
  Is
- C.
  
  Hobbies
- D.
  
  Skiing and hang-gliding
- E.
  
  Climbing, skiiing, hang-gliding
Correct Answer
A. Climbing

Explanation
Remember that gerunds (climing, running, crying) are nouns and can be the subject of a sentence. For skiing and hang-gliding to be part of the subject, the sentence would have to be written as follows:
Climbing, skiing, and hang-gliding are some of his many hobbies.

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5.

Susan and Steven make an odd pair.
- A.
  
  Susan
- B.
  
  Steven
- C.
  
  Susan and Steven
- D.
  
  An
- E.
  
  Pair
Correct Answer
C. Susan and Steven

Explanation
Susan and Steven form a compound subject; the verb applies to both of them.

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6.

The lions, tigers, and bears are coming this way!
- A.
  
  Lions
- B.
  
  Tigers
- C.
  
  Bears
- D.
  
  Lions, tigers, and bears
- E.
  
  This way
Correct Answer
D. Lions, tigers, and bears

Explanation
This sentence also has a compound subject.

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7.

Curiously, the cat's body gradually vanished into thin air.
- A.
  
  Curiously
- B.
  
  The cat
- C.
  
  Cat's
- D.
  
  Body
- E.
  
  Air
Correct Answer
D. Body

Explanation
The BODY is disappearing; "cat's" just tells us whose body it is.

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8.

That loud noise is troubling.
- A.
  
  That
- B.
  
  Loud
- C.
  
  Noise
- D.
  
  Is
- E.
  
  Troubling
Correct Answer
C. Noise

Explanation
The correct answer is "noise" because the sentence is stating that the noise is troubling. The word "noise" is the subject of the sentence and is the cause of the trouble or disturbance mentioned.

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9.

Considering my options carefully, I decided to leap out the window.
- A.
  
  Considering
- B.
  
  My
- C.
  
  Options
- D.
  
  I
- E.
  
  Window
Correct Answer
D. I

Explanation
The correct answer is "I". The sentence is written in the first person perspective, and "I" is the only option that fits this context. The sentence also suggests that the speaker made a decision, further supporting the choice of "I".

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10.

Despite the obvious evidence, he refused to believe me.
- A.
  
  Evidence
- B.
  
  He
- C.
  
  Refused
- D.
  
  Believe
- E.
  
  Me
Correct Answer
B. He

Explanation
The correct answer is "he" because it refers to the subject of the sentence, which is the person who refused to believe the speaker despite the evidence.

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Identifying Subjects

For each question, identify the subject or subjects of the sentence.Velcro is my greatest enemy.

Sitting on a park bench, I watched two spies trade briefcases.

Underneath the bed, the frightened monsters were holding a meeting.

Climbing is one of his many hobbies, along with skiing and hang-gliding.

Susan and Steven make an odd pair.

The lions, tigers, and bears are coming this way!

Curiously, the cat's body gradually vanished into thin air.

That loud noise is troubling.

Considering my options carefully, I decided to leap out the window.

Despite the obvious evidence, he refused to believe me.