Simple Sentences Review

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the components of a simple sentence.

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A simple sentence consists of a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject does or is).

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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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What is a compound predicate?

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A compound predicate occurs when two or more verbs share the same subject and are joined by a conjunction.

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Example of a simple sentence.

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The dog barks.

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Example of a compound predicate.

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The dog barks and runs.

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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 being said about the subject?'

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.