Lesson 9: Words From Literature and Subject and Predicate

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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: 'Pesky fleas can jump seven inches high.'

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The simple subject is 'fleas'.

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What does 'lilliputian' mean?

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Something very tiny.

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What does 'quixotic' mean?

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Romantic and impractical.

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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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What is a complete predicate?

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The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that describe the action or state of being.

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How do you identify the complete subject in a sentence?

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Look for the noun or pronoun and all its modifiers before the verb.

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How do you identify the complete predicate in a sentence?

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Look for the verb and all its modifiers and objects after the subject.

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

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

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

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