The sentence <em>The cat ate the rat </em>contains a direct object.
<em>The cat </em>is the subject, <em>ate </em>is the verb, <em>the rat </em>is the direct object.
The scene from the novel contributes to the development of the story as a conflict between Mary and Collin is established. Thus, option D is correct.
<h3>What is the story of The secret garden about?</h3>
The Secret Garden is a fiction by Frances Burnett. It was set in England and is a classic children's novel that has been used to make several films and adaptations.
Mary Lennox is the main character that lives in India and is married to a British Family. Her character is portrayed as a selfish girl who is rude and annoying. Collin was a sick boy who was bedridden.
Therefore, option D. the conflict sets the development of the story.
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