Brainpop! Subject and Predicate

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What is a predicate?

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A predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It always contains a verb.

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What must all predicates contain?

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All predicates must contain verbs.

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What is a simple predicate?

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A simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase that tells something about the subject.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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A subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a simple subject?

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A simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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Can a sentence be complete without a subject?

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No, a sentence cannot be complete without a subject.

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What is an example of a simple subject?

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An example of a simple subject is 'Fred' in the sentence 'Fred runs.'

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What is an example of a simple predicate?

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An example of a simple predicate is 'found' in the sentence 'John found an apple.'

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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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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence is a sentence that does not have a subject or a complete thought.