Understanding Clauses and Predicates

What is a main clause?

• A clause that cannot stand alone

• A clause that can stand alone and has a subject and predicate

• A clause with multiple subjects

• A clause with no verbs

Which of the following is an example of a simple subject?

• Karina

• The students of the fifth year

• Karina and her dad

• Michael and Matt

Where should the subject of a clause be placed?

• In the middle of the clause

• At the end of the clause

• Anywhere in the clause

• At the beginning of the clause

What is the main component of a predicate?

• The verb

• The adjective

• The noun

• The subject

Which of the following sentences contains a compound predicate?

• Karina is preparing lunch

• The students play and have breakfast

• Michael studies math

• Karina and her dad are cooking