Subject Identification:

Question 1

Bill’s youngest second cousin is the lead singer in the local boy band playing at the Starbucks tonight.

A. Cousin-simple
B. Singer-simple
C. Bill’s youngest second cousin-compound
D. Starbucks-compound

Answer 1

A. Cousin-simple

Question 2

Tied to the old willow tree outside, the dog yelped and cried for attention from the young boy eating lunch.

A. Tree-simple
B. Dog-simple
C. Boy-compound
D. Lunch-compound

Answer 2

B. Dog-simple

Question 3

The prancing and pawing of each little hoof echoed off of the roof.

A. Prancing of each little hoof - simple
B. Echoed - simple
C. Prancing, pawing - compound
D. Each little roof - compound

Answer 3

C. Prancing, pawing - compound

Question 4

Acknowledging one’s own imperfections is the first step to become a more humble person.

A. Imperfections-simple
B. Person-simple
C. The first step-compound
D. Acknowledging-simple

Answer 4

D. Acknowledging-simple