Subject and Predicate of Sentences

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What is a simple subject in a sentence?

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The simple subject is the main word or words in a subject that tell who or what the sentence is about, excluding any modifiers.

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

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dog

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What is a complete subject?

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The complete subject includes the simple subject and all the words that modify it.

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Identify the complete subject in the sentence: 'The tall man in the blue shirt walked by.'

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The tall man in the blue shirt

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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 or is.

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Identify the simple predicate in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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slept

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What is a complete predicate?

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The complete predicate includes the simple predicate and all the words that modify it or complete its meaning.

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Identify the complete predicate in the sentence: 'The children played soccer in the park.'

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played soccer in the park

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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 or is.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'My brother and I went to the store.'

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My brother and I