Complete Subject and Predicate

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What is a complete subject in a sentence?

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A complete subject includes all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about, including the main noun and any modifiers.

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What is a complete predicate in a sentence?

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A complete predicate includes all the words that tell what the subject does or is, including the verb and any modifiers or objects.

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Identify the complete subject in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

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The complete subject is 'The quick brown fox'.

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Identify the complete predicate in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

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The complete predicate is 'jumps over the lazy dog'.

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What is the role of a verb in a complete predicate?

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The verb is the action word that describes what the subject is doing or the state of being.

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How can you identify the complete predicate in a sentence?

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To identify the complete predicate, find the verb and include all words that describe what the subject is doing or what is being said about the subject.

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What is an example of a complete subject?

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An example of a complete subject is 'The tall buildings in the city'.

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What is an example of a complete predicate?

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An example of a complete predicate is 'are illuminated at night'.

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How do modifiers affect the complete subject?

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Modifiers provide additional information about the noun in the complete subject, helping to clarify or specify which subject is being discussed.

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

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A simple subject is just the main noun or pronoun, while a complete subject includes the simple subject and all its modifiers.