Question

Draw a single line under subjects and a double line under verbs. Cross out prepositional phrases as necessary to find the subjects.

1.A large segment of the population supports the new legislation.

2.Two of the films we chose to write about were first released in the 1970s.

3.After more than 2,000 years, some Roman aqueducts are still supplying water to large European cities.

4.Every dog in the house barked as the mailman came to the door.

5.The fantastic advertisement about the new perfume inspired me to try the scent.

6.The novels of John Steinbeck portray the lives of the poor and powerless.

7.The smoke detector’s tiny green light suddenly started to flicker.

8.A colleague of mine works at home and submits her reports by e-mail.

9.The large jar of marbles fell off the bookshelf and crashed on the floor.

10.A memorial of beautifully sculpted granite stands as tribute to Abraham Lincoln, our sixteenth president.

Answer 1

Have put the verbs in Bold and the prepositions italicized as double underline and crossing out is not possible.

1.A large segment of the population supports the new legislation.

2.Two of the films we chose to write about were first released in the 1970s.

3.After more than 2,000 years, some Roman aqueducts are still supplying water to large European cities.

4.Every dog in the house barked as the mailman came to the door.

5.The fantastic advertisement about the new perfume inspired me to try the scent.

6.The novels of John Steinbeck portray the lives of the poor and powerless.

7.The smoke detector’s tiny green light suddenly started to flicker.

8.A colleague of mine works at home and submits her reports by e-mail.

9.The large jar of marbles fell off the bookshelf and crashed on the floor.

10.A memorial of beautifully sculpted granite stands as tribute to Abraham Lincoln, our sixteenth president.