Identify the sentence starter,
the maternal uncle, kind-hearted ivan markovitch, spoke smoothly, softly, and with a tremor in his voice.
a. subject
b. preposition
c. subordinate clause
d. adverb

Subject is the correct answer

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what are the phrases to choose from?

the sample answer on e2020

conflicting values are demonstrated between two different groups in animal farm. first, the farm animals value hard work. this is shown by them working late and working long hours at the request of the pigs. napoleon and the pigs, however, sleep late daily. furthermore, the animals value equality. this differs from the value of napoleon and the other pigs. instead of equality, they value only gaining power and maintaining their own privilege, which is demonstrated by their taking extra milk and sleeping in beds.