Grammar: Sentence Complements Quiz

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What distinguishes a compound subject from a simple subject?

  • A compound subject must always be separated by semicolons.
  • A compound subject contains two or more subjects. (correct)
  • A compound subject has different verbs.
  • A compound subject cannot include conjunctions.

In the sentence 'Either Lucia or Sunil will bring refreshments for the team.', what is the compound subject?

  • The team
  • Lucia, Sunil, and the team
  • Lucia and Sunil
  • Either Lucia or Sunil (correct)

Which sentence correctly utilizes a compound verb?

  • They bake cookies and then serves them.
  • She sings the song or plays the piano.
  • The students read and discussed the book. (correct)
  • I will run and swimming in the park.

Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a compound subject?

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What can be said about the use of helping verbs in compound verbs?

<p>Helping verbs may or may not be repeated in compound verbs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the simple subject in the sentence: 'The rapid growth of the plant surprised everyone.'

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What is the simple predicate in the sentence: 'The scientist has been researching the new theory for months'?

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Which of the following sentences correctly identifies both the complete subject and the simple predicate?

<p>'The dog chasing the ball barks loudly.' - Complete Subject: The dog chasing the ball, Simple Predicate: barks loudly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'She could have finished the project earlier,' what is the function of the word 'could'?

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What does the term 'simple predicate' refer to?

<p>The complete verb phrase inclusive of all helping verbs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a complement in a sentence?

<p>To complete the meaning of a predicate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about complements is true?

<p>Complements can be phrases or clauses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sentence structure, which of the following best describes a predicate?

<p>The part of the sentence that specifies the action or state. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the role complements play in enhancing sentence meaning.

<p>They complete the meaning of a verb phrase. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a complement in sentence structure?

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What is the first step in finding the subject of a sentence?

<p>Finding the verb (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'What time does the train arrive?', what is the subject?

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Which of the following sentences has an implied subject?

<p>Can you help me with this? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word in the sentence 'There are several cars in the parking lot' should be omitted to find the actual subject?

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In the sentence 'How high can the bird fly?', what follows the main verb?

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Which of the following is NOT a step in finding the subject of a sentence?

<p>Counting the number of words (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the command 'Help your brother with his homework', what is the implied subject?

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Which of the following sentences contains a noun of direct address?

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Flashcards

Simple Subject

The main word or group of words within the complete subject.

Simple Predicate

The main word or group of words within the complete predicate, representing the action or state of being.

Verb Phrase

A combination of a main verb and its one or more helping verbs.

Helping Verbs

Words such as 'am', 'is', 'were', 'do', 'have', 'can', 'will', 'could' that help form the verb phrase.

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Negation Words

Negation words like 'not', 'never', and contractions ending in '-n't' are not part of the verb phrase.

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Complement

A word or group of words that completes the meaning of the predicate, the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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Complements: Expanding Information

Complements provide more information about the subject or object of the sentence.

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Subject Complement

A complement that renames or identifies the subject, often following a linking verb (e.g., 'be', 'seem').

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Object Complement

A complement that follows a direct object and describes or identifies the object.

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Adverbial Complement

A complement that tells how, why, where, or to what extent the action of the verb takes place.

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Compound Subject

Two or more subjects joined by a conjunction and sharing the same verb.

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Conjunctions in Compound Subjects

Conjunctions like 'and' or 'or' connect the parts of a compound subject.

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Compound Subject with Multiple Parts

A compound subject with more than two parts uses commas to separate each element, except the last, which has a conjunction before it.

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Compound Verb

Two or more verbs linked by a conjunction, sharing the same subject.

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Helping Verb Repetition in Compound Verbs

The helping verb may or may not be repeated before the second verb in a compound verb.

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Subject of a Sentence

The word or group of words that performs the action of the verb in a sentence.

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Verb

The word or phrase in a sentence that describes an action or state of being.

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Finding the Subject

To find the subject, you ask "Who or what is performing this action?"

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Subjects in Questions

In sentences beginning with words like 'what', 'where', 'when', 'how', or 'why', the subject usually follows the verb or helping verb.

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Avoiding 'there' and 'here'

Words like 'there' and 'here' are not the subjects of sentences. To find the subject, ask "Who or what is performing the verb's action?"

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Subjects in Requests and Commands

In requests or commands, the subject is usually not explicitly stated, but it is implied to be 'you'.

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Nouns of Direct Address

Names used in requests and commands are nouns of direct address. They identify the person spoken to, but they are not the subjects of the sentence.

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Prepositional Phrase

A phrase that functions as a noun and begins with a preposition.

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Study Notes

Sentence Complements

  • A complement is a word or group of words that completes the meaning of a predicate.

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