Subject and predicate

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a 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 a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is a simple subject?

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The simple subject is the main word or words in the subject of a sentence, without any modifiers.

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in the predicate of a sentence.

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Can a sentence have more than one subject?

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Yes, a sentence can have a compound subject, which includes two or more subjects joined by a conjunction.

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Can a sentence have more than one predicate?

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Yes, a sentence can have a compound predicate, which includes two or more predicates joined by a conjunction.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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"The dog barks loudly." This sentence has both a subject and a predicate.

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What is an example of an incomplete sentence?

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"Running down the street." This sentence lacks a subject.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.