Identify the choice that best describes the underlined word.
If they have the time and energy, Dina and Maggie will prune and water the shrubs.
(1 point)
incorrect answer: an indirect object. selected
Responses
part of a compound subject
part of a compound predicate
a direct object
an indirect object
part of a compound predicate
The underlined word "Dina and Maggie" is part of a compound subject.
To identify the choice that best describes the underlined word, we need to understand the grammatical function of the word "Dina and Maggie" in the sentence. In this case, "Dina and Maggie" are referring to a group of people who will be performing the action of pruning and watering the shrubs.
The underlined word is part of the subject of the sentence, specifically a compound subject. Compound subjects are formed by combining two or more subjects that share the same verb and act as the doer of the action.
Therefore, the correct choice that best describes the underlined word is "part of a compound subject."