Grammar: Complete Subject and Predicate

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.