Not So Wimpy: Subjects and Predicates

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

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The cat.

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

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barked loudly.

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

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A simple subject is the main noun or pronoun, while a complete subject includes all modifiers that describe the noun.

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

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A simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase, while a complete predicate includes the verb and all its modifiers.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'My friends and I went to the park.'

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My friends and I.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is reading a book.

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What role do subjects and predicates play in a sentence?

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Subjects and predicates are essential components that form a complete thought in a sentence.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb.