Subject, Predicate and Banish Flashcard

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What is a 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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Identify the simple subject in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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The simple subject is 'cat'.

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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 the subject does or is.

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Identify the complete predicate in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly at the stranger.'

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The complete predicate is 'barked loudly at the stranger'.

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What is a compound predicate?

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A compound predicate consists of two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject.

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Identify the compound predicate in the sentence: 'She sings and dances beautifully.'

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The compound predicate is 'sings and dances'.

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What does 'banish' mean?

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To banish means to expel or send someone away from a place.

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Provide a synonym for 'banish'.

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A synonym for 'banish' is 'expel'.

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

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The predicate is 'explained the lesson'.