Subjects and Predicates Flashcard

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that performs the action or is being described in the sentence.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is, including the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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Identify the subject in the following sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The dog

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Identify the predicate in the following sentence: 'The flowers bloomed in spring.'

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bloomed in spring

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject is a subject that consists of two or more nouns or pronouns joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence.

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Provide an example of a compound subject.

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An example of a compound subject is 'Tom and Jerry'.

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

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A simple subject consists of a single noun or pronoun, while a compound subject consists of two or more nouns or pronouns.

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Identify the simple predicate in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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chased

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What role does the predicate play in a sentence?

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The predicate describes the action or state of being of the subject.