Chapter 1: Subjects, Predicates, and Sentences

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1.

Type sentence or fragment for phrase below.Beneath the surface of the lake.

Explanation
The phrase "Beneath the surface of the lake" is a fragment because it does not form a complete sentence. It lacks a subject and a verb, making it an incomplete thought. It could be part of a larger sentence or used as a descriptive phrase, but on its own, it does not express a complete idea.

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2.

Type sentence or fragment for the phrase below.A volcanic eruption destroyed the city.

Explanation
The given phrase "A volcanic eruption destroyed the city" is a complete sentence. It consists of a subject "a volcanic eruption" and a predicate "destroyed the city" that expresses a complete thought. It provides a clear statement about an event where a volcanic eruption caused the destruction of a city.

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3.

Type sentence or fragment for the phrase below.In the beautiful blue sky.

Explanation
This phrase "In the beautiful blue sky" is a fragment because it does not form a complete sentence. It lacks a subject and a verb, making it an incomplete thought. It is only a phrase that describes the sky without expressing a complete idea or conveying any action.

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4.

Type sentence or fragment for the phrase below.The tall, thin boy is my cousin.

Explanation
The given phrase "The tall, thin boy is my cousin" is a complete sentence because it contains a subject ("The tall, thin boy") and a predicate ("is my cousin"). It expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a grammatically correct statement.

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Type sentence or fragment for the phrase below.The icy track down the mountain.

Explanation
The given phrase "The icy track down the mountain" is a fragment because it lacks a subject and does not express a complete thought. It is missing a verb and does not provide any information about who or what is doing the action.

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6.

Identify the sentence below.Some dinosaurs may have weighed a hundred tons!
- A.
  
  Exclamatory
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Imperative
- D.
  
  Declarative
Correct Answer
A. Exclamatory

Explanation
The sentence "Some dinosaurs may have weighed a hundred tons!" is an exclamatory sentence because it ends with an exclamation mark and expresses strong emotion or excitement.

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A large car weighs about a ton and a half.
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Imperative
- C.
  
  Interrogative
- D.
  
  Exclamatory
Correct Answer
A. Declarative

Explanation
The given statement "A large car weighs about a ton and a half" is a declarative sentence because it is making a statement or expressing a fact. It is not giving a command (imperative), asking a question (interrogative), or expressing strong emotion (exclamatory).

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How much does a rhino weight?
- A.
  
  Imperative
- B.
  
  Exclamatory
- C.
  
  Interrogative
- D.
  
  Declarative
Correct Answer
C. Interrogative

Explanation
The given correct answer is "interrogative" because the question is asking for information or seeking clarification about the weight of a rhino. Interrogative sentences are used to ask questions and usually end with a question mark.

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Take me to the zoo.
- A.
  
  Declarative
- B.
  
  Exclamatory
- C.
  
  Interrogative
- D.
  
  Imperative
Correct Answer
D. Imperative

Explanation
The given sentence "Take me to the zoo" is an imperative sentence because it is giving a command or making a request. The sentence is instructing someone to take the speaker to the zoo. Imperative sentences often start with a verb and do not have a subject explicitly stated. In this case, the verb is "take" and the subject is implied to be the person being addressed.

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Type the subject(s) in from the sentence below.Seventy-six trombones led the parade.

Correct Answer
trombones

Explanation
The subject in the sentence is "trombones". The sentence states that seventy-six trombones led the parade, indicating that trombones were the main focus or leading element of the parade.

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11.

Type the predicate(s) from the sentence below.My mother works as dental assistant, and my father is a fireman.

Correct Answer
works is

Explanation
The word "works" is the predicate in the sentence. It is the verb that describes the action being performed by the subject "my mother." The sentence states that "my mother works as a dental assistant," indicating that she has a job or occupation.

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Type the predicate(s) from the sentence below.Seventy-six trombones led the big parade.

Correct Answer
led

Explanation
The correct answer is "led" because it is the past tense form of the verb "lead." In the sentence, "led" is used to describe the action of the seventy-six trombones guiding or directing the big parade.

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Type the subject(s) from the sentence below.My mother works as a dental assistant, and my father is a fireman.

Correct Answer
mother father

Explanation
The subject(s) in the sentence are "my mother" and "my father".

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Chapter 1: Subjects, Predicates, And Sentences

Type sentence or fragment for phrase below.Beneath the surface of the lake.

Type sentence or fragment for the phrase below.A volcanic eruption destroyed the city.

Type sentence or fragment for the phrase below.In the beautiful blue sky.

Type sentence or fragment for the phrase below.The tall, thin boy is my cousin.

Type sentence or fragment for the phrase below.The icy track down the mountain.

Identify the sentence below.Some dinosaurs may have weighed a hundred tons!

A large car weighs about a ton and a half.

How much does a rhino weight?

Take me to the zoo.

Type the subject(s) in from the sentence below.Seventy-six trombones led the parade.

Type the predicate(s) from the sentence below.My mother works as dental assistant, and my father is a fireman.

Type the predicate(s) from the sentence below.Seventy-six trombones led the big parade.

Type the subject(s) from the sentence below.My mother works as a dental assistant, and my father is a fireman.