Grammar: Complete Subject and Predicate

Study Notes

Complete Subject

The complete subject includes the simple subject and all modifiers that describe it.
Example: "The excited child" is the complete subject in "The excited child runs across the hall."
Example: "The cold morning" illustrates a complete subject in "The cold morning makes it difficult for me to wake up."

Complete Predicate

The complete predicate comprises the simple predicate and all modifiers that provide more information.
Example: "is the center of attraction in the party" functions as the complete predicate in "She is the center of attraction in the party."
Example: "gives free seminars on parenting" exemplifies a complete predicate in "Mrs. Calzado gives free seminars on parenting."

Practice Identifying Completes

A slash (/) can be used to separate the complete subject from the complete predicate for clarity.
Example sentences for identification:
- The school / prepared for the program.
- Jenny won the video editing / challenge in her school.
- The teacher / checks the work / of her students.
- Mr. Henry / plans a trip for the family.
- The students / attend online classes.
- The cake / is in the refrigerator.
- My grandfather / was honored for his bravery.
- The committee / cites my teacher's achievement.
- You and I / will enjoy our summer vacation.
- The year / looks promising for the Acosta family.

Description

Test your understanding of complete subjects and predicates in sentences with this quiz. You'll explore how to identify the noun phrases and verb phrases that form the backbone of any sentence. This quiz is perfect for enhancing your grammar skills!