Which sentence contains the compound subject? Taking cattle on the long drives was often a tough, grueling task for western cowboys.

The cattle could be unpredictable and might stampede during lightning storms.

Just like it has been portrayed in old western movies, cattle drives were a common occurrence in the West.

Cowboys and ranchers often performed cattle drives as part of their regular duties.

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.