in the sonnet against that time shakespeare in lines 1-12,which of the following is a main verb? a)come line 1 b)shall see line2 c) shalt pass line5 d)shall find line8 e)do ensconce line 9?
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i think it is e)do ensconce
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To determine the main verb in the given lines of Shakespeare's sonnet, we need to analyze the verbs used in each line to identify which one functions as the main verb. Let's examine the possibilities:
a) "come" - This is a verb, but it is an imperative verb (a command), not a main verb. Therefore, it is not the main verb in this context.
b) "shall see" - This is a verb phrase consisting of the modal auxiliary verb "shall" and the verb "see." The main verb of the phrase is "see." Therefore, "see" is the main verb in this line.
c) "shalt pass" - This is another verb phrase consisting of the modal auxiliary verb "shalt" and the verb "pass." The main verb of the phrase is "pass." Thus, "pass" is the main verb in this line.
d) "shall find" - Similar to options b and c, this is a verb phrase with the modal auxiliary verb "shall" and the verb "find." The main verb is "find."
e) "do ensconce" - Here, "do" is used as an auxiliary verb to emphasize the action of "ensconce." So, "ensconce" is the main verb in this line.
In conclusion, the main verbs in the given lines are: b) "see," c) "pass," d) "find," and e) "ensconce."