Simple Subject Simple 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.

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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.

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Identify the simple subject in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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Cat

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Identify the simple predicate in this sentence: 'The dog runs fast.'

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Runs

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What is the role of the simple subject in a sentence?

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The simple subject identifies the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is the role of the simple predicate in a sentence?

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The simple predicate describes the action or state of being of the simple subject.

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Identify the simple subject in this sentence: 'The children are playing outside.'

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Children

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Identify the simple predicate in this sentence: 'She dances beautifully.'

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Dances

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What is an example of a simple subject?

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In the sentence 'Birds fly,' the simple subject is 'Birds.'

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What is an example of a simple predicate?

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In the sentence 'He reads a book,' the simple predicate is 'reads.'