Identify the subject attribute in the given sentence:

Barking dogs seldom bite.

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Barking

Dog

Seldom

Bite

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Concept: The topic consists of words and it should have a noun in it. This noun which is that the foremost vital word within the sentence is usually qualified by an adjective which is known as its attribute.
Option 1 ‘Barking’ is the right option. As per the definition in English Grammar, the attribute qualifies a noun. within the given sentence, the noun ‘Dogs’ is qualified or described by the adjective ‘Barking’ which acts as an attribute.
Option 2 ‘Dogs’ is the wrong option. The attributes qualify a noun and also the given option is itself a noun. The noun ‘Dogs’ is qualified by an attribute ‘Barking’.
Option 3 ‘Seldom’ is an incorrect option. The word ‘Seldom’ doesn't qualify the noun within the given statement. it would be the selection if it described a noun. For example I always have great but seldom pleasure.
Option 4 ‘Bite’ is inaccurate. ‘Bite’ could also be a verb and will never be an attribute. A verb describes the action of a noun, not the noun itself.
Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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