Question

35 which two of the following are complete sentences? a because it is difficult to spell some words in english. b the pianist in the tuxedo with the red bow tie. c to try to learn how to play football. d however, some cacti have flowers. e forever is a very long time.

Explanation:

To determine a complete sentence, it needs a subject and a predicate (a verb and a complete thought).

• Option A: "Because..." is a dependent clause, not a complete sentence.
• Option B: It is a noun phrase, no verb or complete thought.
• Option C: It is an infinitive phrase, no subject or complete thought.
• Option D: "However, some cacti have flowers" has a subject ("some cacti") and a predicate ("have flowers"), expressing a complete thought.
• Option E: "Forever is a very long time" has a subject ("Forever") and a predicate ("is a very long time"), expressing a complete thought.

Answer:

D. However, some cacti have flowers, E. Forever is a very long time