“The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave, Awaits alike…
The grammatical subject is the coordinated sequence naming the boast of heraldry, pomp of power and everything beauty and wealth gave. Hour is the object of awaits; grave…
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“The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power,
And all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave,
Awaits alike the inevitable hour
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.”
What is the subject of awaits ?
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Correct answer B
The grammatical subject is the coordinated sequence naming the boast of heraldry, pomp of power and everything beauty and wealth gave. Hour is the object of awaits; grave belongs to the following sentence; quoting only the second line omits part of the subject.
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