Subject and Predicate

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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 what the subject does or is.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The subject is 'The cat'.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The predicate is 'barks loudly'.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an example of an incomplete sentence?

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'Running through the park.' (This does not express a complete thought.)

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True or False: The subject always comes before the predicate in a sentence.

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False. The subject can come after the predicate in some sentences.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The role of a subject is to indicate who or what is performing the action or being described.

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What is the role of a predicate in a sentence?

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The role of a predicate is to provide information about the subject, including actions, states, or occurrences.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The children are playing outside.'

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The subject is 'The children'.