Subjects & Predicates

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. It tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate of a sentence tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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Define complete subject.

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The complete subject includes the simple subject and all the words that modify it, providing more information about who or what the subject is.

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Define simple subject.

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The simple subject is the main word or words in the subject of a sentence, without any modifiers.

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Define complete predicate.

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The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that tell what the subject does or is, providing complete information about the action.

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Define simple predicate.

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The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in the predicate of a sentence, without any modifiers.

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

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

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

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The simple predicate is the main verb, while the complete predicate includes the verb and all its modifiers and objects.

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How can you identify the complete predicate in a sentence?

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

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How can you identify the simple subject in a sentence?

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To identify the simple subject, find the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about, ignoring any modifiers.