8th grade subject and predicate

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject does.

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

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barked

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What is a complete predicate?

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The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that tell what happened in the sentence.

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

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chased the mouse.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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The teacher

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What question does a predicate answer?

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A predicate answers the question: What did they do?

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?

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

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Choose the correct verb: 'The team (win, wins) the championship every year.'

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wins

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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.