Write the Simple Subject, Without Modifiers, in the First Blank;

question 100

Short Answer

Write the simple subject, without modifiers, in the first blank; write the verb in the second blank. Some sentences have compound subjects, compound verbs, or both. Against the advice of his superiors, Li signed the contract.   _________, _________. ​

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Definitions:

Stocks

Shares of ownership in a company, that represent a claim on the company's earnings and assets.

Annuities

Financial products that provide a stream of payments for a fixed period or for the lifetime of the annuitant, typically used for retirement savings.

Commodities

Basic goods used in commerce that are interchangeable with other goods of the same type, such as oil, gold, and wheat.

Interest Rate Spread

The difference between the interest rates of two different financial instruments, often highlighting the comparative risk or return.