Choose the best answer.
In which sentence is the underlined word the SIMPLE PREDICATE?
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According to legend, there is buried pirate treasure nearby.
According to legend, there is buried pirate treasure nearby.
People with metal detectors search for it every weekend.
People with metal detectors search for it every weekend.
So far, no treasure has been found.
So far, no treasure has been found.
Most treasure seekers leave here disappointed.
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In the sentence "Most treasure seekers leave here disappointed," the underlined word "leave" is the simple predicate.
Identify the most vivid verb.
We gave Jason the puppy because it is his birthday, and he was so excited that his eyes sparkled with delight.
(1 point)
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gave
gave
is
is
was
was
sparkled
We gave Jason the puppy because it is his birthday, and he was so excited that his eyes sparkled with delight.
(1 point)
Responses
gave
gave
is
is
was
was
sparkled
The most vivid verb in the sentence is "sparkled."