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 the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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Dog

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Identify the simple predicate in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the couch.'

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Sleeps

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What is the role of a 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 a 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 the sentence: 'The children are playing outside.'

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Children

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Identify the simple predicate in the sentence: 'Sara reads books every night.'

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Reads

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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 runs fast,' the simple predicate is 'Runs.'