Subject and Predicate

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a predicate.

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Identify the components of a sentence.

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A sentence typically consists of a subject, a predicate, and may include objects, complements, and modifiers.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the 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 the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence, or sentence fragment, is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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How can you identify the predicate in a sentence?

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To identify the predicate, find the verb and ask what the subject is doing or what is being said about the subject.

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells something about the subject.

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Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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Example: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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Provide an example of an incomplete sentence.

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Example: 'When we went to the store.' (This does not express a complete thought.)

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What role do objects play in a sentence?

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Objects receive the action of the verb and can be direct or indirect.