Understanding Sentence Structure and Predicate Identification

The video tutorial discusses the importance of identifying the subject and predicate in sentences. It evaluates different sentence structures to determine which ones are complete and make sense. The tutorial emphasizes the need for a clear subject and action in a sentence, using examples to illustrate incomplete and complete sentences.

What is the main issue with the initial sentence structure discussed in the video?

• It uses complex vocabulary.

• It lacks a subject.

• It lacks a predicate.

• It is too long.

Why is it important to identify the predicate in a sentence?

• To use more complex words.

• To add more subjects.

• To make the sentence longer.

• To ensure the sentence has a complete thought.

Which option was ruled out because it did not provide a complete subject and predicate?

• With juniors and seniors compiling candid reviews of courses and instructors.

• Juniors and seniors have compiled candid reviews of courses and instructors.

• To help freshmen and sophomores in selecting their courses.

• Candid reviews of courses and instructors being compiled by juniors and seniors.

What makes the sentence 'Juniors and seniors have compiled candid reviews of courses and instructors' complete?

• It uses complex vocabulary.

• It includes a predicate.

• It is a question.

• It has a long subject.

What is the role of the prepositional phrase in the complete sentence?

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the sentence longer.

• To explain the purpose of the action.

• To add more subjects.

What is the subject in the sentence 'Juniors and seniors have compiled candid reviews of courses and instructors'?

• Candid reviews

• Courses and instructors

• Juniors and seniors

• Freshmen and sophomores

What is the action performed by the subject in the complete sentence?

• Selecting courses

• Compiling reviews

• Teaching courses

• Helping instructors

What does the prepositional phrase 'To help freshmen and sophomores in selecting their courses' indicate?

• The subject of the sentence

• The purpose of the action

• The predicate of the sentence

• The object of the sentence

Which sentence option was considered the best choice?

• Candid reviews of courses and instructors being compiled by juniors and seniors.

• Juniors and seniors have compiled candid reviews of courses and instructors.

• To help freshmen and sophomores in selecting their courses.

• With juniors and seniors compiling candid reviews of courses and instructors.

Why was the sentence 'With juniors and seniors compiling candid reviews of courses and instructors' ruled out?

• It was too long.

• It lacked a complete subject and predicate.

• It was too complex.

• It was irrelevant.