its a simile
The phrase "as if" in this sentence is indicating a simile, comparing the way Maria treated the flowers to how she might treat something as valuable as gold. This simile is used to emphasize the special care and attention she gives to the flowers.
The flowers.
The word "are" is the verb in the sentence "The flowers are very pretty."."The", is an article"flowers", is a noun"are", is a verb"very", is an adjective modifying "flowers""pretty" is an adjective modifying "flowers"
Subject pronouns are used when referring to the subject of a sentence. They replace the noun and indicate who or what is performing the action. Subject pronouns include: I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
flowers
The flowers were as pretty as sparkling diamonds.
Beverly Seaton has written: 'The language of flowers' -- subject(s): Flowers, Flower language, Literary collections
no
I was glaring to the flowers.
The possessive form of the plural noun flowers is flowers'.Example sentence: The flowers' prices are very reasonable. (the prices of the flowers)
flowers
Not unless it is the first word of the sentence. Ex: Spring flowers have such a refreshing smell. Ex: The smell of spring flowers is so refreshing.
The sentence "Those flowers bloom twice in the fall and spring" is not a fragment.