Mastering Subject and Predicate Concepts

This video tutorial reviews the concepts of subject and predicate in sentences, explaining the difference between complete and simple subjects and predicates. It emphasizes the importance of identifying these elements for clear writing and provides practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is the main noun in a sentence called?

• Predicate

• Subject

• Clause

• Object

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In the sentence 'The hero rescued the crowd', what is the predicate?

• The hero

• Rescued

• Rescued the crowd

• The crowd

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What is a complete subject?

• The main noun in a sentence

• All words connected to the subject

• The main verb in a sentence

• All words connected to the predicate

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In the sentence 'A student who knows her grammar should know how to break the sentence in half', what is the simple subject?

• A student

• Student

• Knows her grammar

• Should know

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What is the simple predicate in the sentence 'A student who knows her grammar should know how to break the sentence in half'?

• Know

• Break the sentence

• Knows her grammar

• Should know

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Why is it important to identify the simple subject and predicate in your writing?

• To use more complex sentences

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure your writing is clear

• To make your writing longer

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What can happen if you can't find the subject and predicate in your own writing?

• Your writing will be clearer

• Your sentences will be shorter

• Your reader will understand better

• Your reader may struggle to follow your thoughts

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CCSS.L.1.1C

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What is the first step in the practice exercise?

• Write a new sentence

• Draw a line to divide the complete subject and predicate

• Underline the main verb

• Circle the simple subject

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CCSS.L.1.1C

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In the practice exercise, what should you do after dividing the complete subject and predicate?

• Underline the main verb

• Write a new sentence

• Draw another line

• Find the simple subject and predicate

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CCSS.L.1.1C

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What is the purpose of the provided links in the practice section?

• To write essays

• To read more about grammar

• To practice identifying subjects and predicates

• To watch more videos

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