Subject and Predicate Flashcard

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject, usually containing a verb.

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What is a complete subject?

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The complete subject includes all the words that tell who or what the subject is, including modifiers.

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What is a complete predicate?

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The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that tell what the subject does or is.

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How do you identify the subject in a question?

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In a question, the subject usually follows the auxiliary verb or is found after the question word.

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What is the difference between a simple subject and a complete subject?

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The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun, while the complete subject includes all modifiers.

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What is the difference between a simple predicate and a complete predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb, while the complete predicate includes the verb and all its modifiers.

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Can a sentence have more than one subject?

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Yes, a sentence can have a compound subject, which consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction.

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Can a sentence have more than one predicate?

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Yes, a sentence can have a compound predicate, which consists of two or more predicates that share the same subject.

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What is an example of a compound subject?

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An example of a compound subject is 'Tom and Jerry went to the park.'