Subjects & Predicates Practice

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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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Define complete subject.

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The complete subject includes all the words that tell who or what the subject is.

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Define simple subject.

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The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about, without any modifiers.

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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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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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How can you identify the subject in a sentence?

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To identify the subject, ask 'Who or what is the sentence about?'

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How can you identify the predicate in a sentence?

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To identify the predicate, ask 'What is the subject doing?'

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

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

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

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