1) One of the most formidable enemies of the tarantula (happens) to be the scorpion.
(happens-singular , describing the word 'One' )
2)The venom from tarantulas (is) as potent as a bee sting.
(is- singular, describing the word 'venom')
Answer:
By telling what the sun looks like.
Explanation:
In thevstory, Margot tells the children that the sun is shaped like a penny and is like a "fire in the stove."
Answer:
<u>Infinitive Phrase: to play quietly.</u>
<u>Use: Adverb.</u>
Explanation:
An infinitive phrase is a phrase in a sentence that uses an infinitive with modifiers or objects. An infinitive phrase can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
For example:
- Bach requested Tim to play the piano.
In the above sentence, the infinitive phrase is 'to play the piano' and it is used as a noun.
In the given sentence, <u>the infinitive phrase is 'to play quietly' and it is used as an adverb in the sentence. </u>
Answer:
C). He asserts the contradictions between the reasons people desire "great office" and the actual experience of obtaining and holding such an office.
Explanation:
Bacon in the given passage throws light upon 'the contradictions between the cause for which people desire 'great offices and positions' and the reality of holding such offices.' The <u><em>people feel they are seeking power and dignity and reducing pains in their life. But the reality is that 'this power and dignity comes at the cost of their liberty and dignity' and 'gaining power over others, they lose the power on their own selves', 'they reach to greater pains from pains.'</em></u> Thus, this is the enigma that best describes the author's reasoning in this passage and hence, <u>option C</u> is the correct answer.