ESL - What is a sentence? - Subject & Predicate (Simple or Complete)

The video tutorial explains the structure of sentences, focusing on subjects and predicates. It covers how to identify and separate these parts, and distinguishes between complete and simple subjects and predicates. The tutorial also introduces compound subjects and predicates, providing examples and exercises to reinforce learning.

What are the two main components of a sentence?

• Subject and Object

• Subject and Predicate

• Predicate and Verb

• Noun and Verb

How can you separate the subject from the predicate in a sentence?

• By circling the predicate

• By drawing a vertical line before the verb

• By drawing a horizontal line

• By underlining the subject

What is a simple subject?

• The entire subject phrase

• The main verb or verb phrase

• The main noun or pronoun in a complete subject

• The verb in the sentence

Which of the following is a complete subject?

• Makes me feel alive

• Sky

• Feel alive

• The summer sky

What is a simple predicate?

• The entire predicate phrase

• The main verb or verb phrase in the predicate

• The subject of the sentence

• The main noun in the subject

What defines a compound subject?

• Two or more predicates joined by a conjunction

• A verb and an object joined by a conjunction

• Two or more subjects joined by a conjunction

• A subject and a predicate joined by a verb

Which of the following sentences contains a compound predicate?

• The bird sings.

• The fish swims.

• The cat sleeps.

• The dog barked and ran.