Indicate Whether Each Underlined Clause Is Used as a Subject

question 53

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether each underlined clause is used as a subject, a predicate noun, a direct object, an indirect object, or the object of a preposition
-What we like to see in our employees is a strong work ethic.

• A)subject
• B)predicate noun
• C)direct object
• D)indirect object
• E)object of a preposition

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Definitions:

Tracheids

Water-conducting cells in the xylem of vascular plants that are elongated, with thickened cell walls and tapered ends, contributing to the support and transportation of water and minerals.

Vessel Elements

Shorter, wider plant cells than tracheids, found in the xylem, which efficiently transport water and nutrients vertically through the plant.

Perforation Plates

Structures found in the vessel elements of some plants, allowing for the flow of water and nutrients between cells.

Narrower

A comparative term indicating something is less wide or broad, often used in the context of comparisons or descriptions.