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Which of the following is the subject of the sentence below? Taylor sat under a tree.

A. Under

B. Tree

C. Taylor

D. Sat

Answer Explanation:

In this sentence, "Taylor" is the one performing the action (sitting), so it is the subject of the sentence.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

    A. Adequate lighting is important for anyone who is studying or reading.

    B. Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law.

    C. The contented puppy sat by the sleeping young child.

    D. My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.

    Answer Explanation

    The modifier "that needed paint" is intended to modify the noun "truck," but it is placed ambiguously, suggesting that the garage needs paint instead. This creates a dangling modifier because it's not clear what the modifier is meant to modify.

  • Q #2: Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?

    A. News travel fast.

    B. Physics is a difficult subject to learn.

    C. The study of various sciences are compelling.

    D. Measles usually spread through respiratory fluids.

    Answer Explanation

    In this sentence, the subject "Physics" is treated as a singular noun, and the verb "is" agrees with the singular subject.

  • Q #3: Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

    A. In short, we wish to congratulate Keisha, Marius, and Jayma for making this presentation so interesting and informative.

    B. I love to attend yoga class, ashtanga style yoga is my favorite.

    C. Alex enjoys cooking his family and, his dog

    D. On the hillside Sung-ho saw his sister mother and father.

    Answer Explanation

    This sentence uses commas correctly to separate items in a list (Keisha, Marius, and Jayma) and sets off the introductory phrase "In short" with a comma.