24. which of these sentences is simple but contains a compound predicate?\na. robots collect samples and…

24. which of these sentences is simple but contains a compound predicate?\na. robots collect samples and send data to earth.\nb. robots collect samples, and they send data to earth.\nc. robots collect samples because they are programmed to.\nd. robots collect samples after the humans leave.\ngrade 7\n© houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company\n5\nname:\ndate:\n25. identify the complex sentence.\na. astronauts train daily, but missions remain dangerous.\nb. astronauts train daily to prepare for space.\nc. although astronauts train daily, missions remain dangerous.\nd. astronauts train daily and study the mission plan.\n26. which of these complex sentences begins with a dependent clause?\na. space is vast, and it holds many mysteries.\nb. when technology improves, we can explore mars.\nc. we can explore mars when technology improves.\nd. we can explore mars soon.\n27. what is the main claim in alarcón’s “humans need to explore outer space”?\na. robots are more cost - effective than humans in space.\nb. humans should explore space because it inspires curiosity and drives progress.\nc. space is dangerous for humans, so robots should go instead.\nd. technology has made space exploration obsolete.\n28. which statement from caffall’s “let robots take the stars” serves as her main claim?\na. robots can endure harsh environments that humans cannot.\nb. humans have always dreamed of exploring space.\nc. exploration inspires scientific discoveries.\nd. humans are brave and resilient.

24. which of these sentences is simple but contains a compound predicate?\na. robots collect samples and send data to earth.\nb. robots collect samples, and they send data to earth.\nc. robots collect samples because they are programmed to.\nd. robots collect samples after the humans leave.\ngrade 7\n© houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company\n5\nname:\ndate:\n25. identify the complex sentence.\na. astronauts train daily, but missions remain dangerous.\nb. astronauts train daily to prepare for space.\nc. although astronauts train daily, missions remain dangerous.\nd. astronauts train daily and study the mission plan.\n26. which of these complex sentences begins with a dependent clause?\na. space is vast, and it holds many mysteries.\nb. when technology improves, we can explore mars.\nc. we can explore mars when technology improves.\nd. we can explore mars soon.\n27. what is the main claim in alarcón’s “humans need to explore outer space”?\na. robots are more cost - effective than humans in space.\nb. humans should explore space because it inspires curiosity and drives progress.\nc. space is dangerous for humans, so robots should go instead.\nd. technology has made space exploration obsolete.\n28. which statement from caffall’s “let robots take the stars” serves as her main claim?\na. robots can endure harsh environments that humans cannot.\nb. humans have always dreamed of exploring space.\nc. exploration inspires scientific discoveries.\nd. humans are brave and resilient.

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  • Question 24: A simple sentence has one independent clause. A compound predicate means two verbs share the same subject. In option A, "collect" and "send" are two verbs (compound predicate) with the subject "Robots" (simple sentence). Option B is a compound sentence (two independent clauses joined by a comma and "and"). Option C and D are complex sentences (have a dependent clause).
  • Question 25: A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. Option C has the dependent clause "Although astronauts train daily" and the independent clause "missions remain dangerous". Option A is a compound sentence (joined by "but"). Option B is a simple sentence. Option D is a simple sentence with a compound predicate.
  • Question 26: A dependent clause cannot stand alone. In option B, "When technology improves" is a dependent clause (starts the sentence). Option A is a compound sentence. Option C has the dependent clause at the end. Option D is a simple sentence.
  • Question 27: The main claim of "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" is about why humans should explore space. Option B states "Humans should explore space because it inspires curiosity and drives progress" which is the main idea. Option A and C are about robots (not the main claim of the text about human exploration). Option D is contrary to the idea of space exploration.
  • Question 28: In "Let Robots Take the Stars", the main claim is likely about robots' capabilities. Option A "Robots can endure harsh environments that humans cannot" is a claim that supports the idea of robots in space. Option B is about humans (not the main claim of the text about robots). Option C is about exploration (not specific to robots). Option D is about humans (not relevant to the text's focus on robots).

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    1. A. Robots collect samples and send data to Earth.
    1. C. Although astronauts train daily, missions remain dangerous.
    1. B. When technology improves, we can explore Mars.
    1. B. Humans should explore space because it inspires curiosity and drives progress.
    1. A. Robots can endure harsh environments that humans cannot.