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What is the compound subject in the sentence 'The smart boy and his sister are studying Spanish'?
What is the compound subject in the sentence 'The smart boy and his sister are studying Spanish'?
- The smart boy and his sister (correct)
- The smart boy
- His sister
- Studying Spanish
In the sentence 'In the room stays my sick friend', what is the subject?
In the sentence 'In the room stays my sick friend', what is the subject?
- The room
- Stays
- In the room
- My sick friend (correct)
What characterizes a sentence?
What characterizes a sentence?
- It can be a series of phrases without a complete thought.
- It typically contains poetic license.
- It often starts with a capital letter.
- It must have at least a subject and a predicate. (correct)
What type of sentence structure is being used in 'Run'?
What type of sentence structure is being used in 'Run'?
Which of the following is an example of a fragment?
Which of the following is an example of a fragment?
In 'With great power comes great responsibility', how is the subject classified?
In 'With great power comes great responsibility', how is the subject classified?
What is the verb in the sentence 'Her young sister and her classmates cooked food and shared it with everybody'?
What is the verb in the sentence 'Her young sister and her classmates cooked food and shared it with everybody'?
What is poetic license?
What is poetic license?
Identify the subject of the sentence 'Did you see our new homework?'
Identify the subject of the sentence 'Did you see our new homework?'
How did Kabunian create humans according to the passage?
How did Kabunian create humans according to the passage?
What was the feeling of Kabunian before creating humans?
What was the feeling of Kabunian before creating humans?
In the sentence 'When she decided to join, the group could no longer accept new members', what is the subject of the main clause?
In the sentence 'When she decided to join, the group could no longer accept new members', what is the subject of the main clause?
In 'Here come the teacher and the Campus Director', which type of sentence structure is used?
In 'Here come the teacher and the Campus Director', which type of sentence structure is used?
Which statement is true regarding sentence fragments?
Which statement is true regarding sentence fragments?
What does the term 'ancestor' refer to in the context of the creation of humans by Kabunian?
What does the term 'ancestor' refer to in the context of the creation of humans by Kabunian?
What criteria did Kabunian use to create different types of humans?
What criteria did Kabunian use to create different types of humans?
What does the phrase 'Sometimes, I thank God for unanswered prayers' imply about the nature of prayer?
What does the phrase 'Sometimes, I thank God for unanswered prayers' imply about the nature of prayer?
In Coetzee's novel, what context is the phrase 'Count yourself lucky not to be a prisoner in the car' used?
In Coetzee's novel, what context is the phrase 'Count yourself lucky not to be a prisoner in the car' used?
From the lyrics of 'Blank Space', what does the line 'You look like my next mistake' suggest about the speaker's view on relationships?
From the lyrics of 'Blank Space', what does the line 'You look like my next mistake' suggest about the speaker's view on relationships?
What role does 'Dr. Ronald Ignacio' fulfill based on the introductions given?
What role does 'Dr. Ronald Ignacio' fulfill based on the introductions given?
What theme is suggested by the phrase 'Love's a game, wanna play?' from 'Blank Space'?
What theme is suggested by the phrase 'Love's a game, wanna play?' from 'Blank Space'?
What does the reference to Kabunian, the god of the Ifugao, convey about cultural beliefs?
What does the reference to Kabunian, the god of the Ifugao, convey about cultural beliefs?
Which of the following best captures the mood conveyed in the line 'Ain't it funny, rumors fly' from 'Blank Space'?
Which of the following best captures the mood conveyed in the line 'Ain't it funny, rumors fly' from 'Blank Space'?
What does the mighty Kabunian's loneliness suggest about his character?
What does the mighty Kabunian's loneliness suggest about his character?
What is the simple subject in the sentence 'The mighty Kabunian is very lonely'?
What is the simple subject in the sentence 'The mighty Kabunian is very lonely'?
Identify the simple predicate in the sentence 'Kabunian went to Mount Pulag to create humans.'
Identify the simple predicate in the sentence 'Kabunian went to Mount Pulag to create humans.'
In the sentence, 'He and she decided to make humans', which term describes 'He and she'?
In the sentence, 'He and she decided to make humans', which term describes 'He and she'?
What is the error in the fragment 'The supreme god of the universe'?
What is the error in the fragment 'The supreme god of the universe'?
Which of the following pairs are examples of a compound predicate?
Which of the following pairs are examples of a compound predicate?
What distinguishes a complete subject from a simple subject?
What distinguishes a complete subject from a simple subject?
In the sentence 'My mother, father, and sister are all vaccinated,' what type of subject is present?
In the sentence 'My mother, father, and sister are all vaccinated,' what type of subject is present?
Which of the following statements about predicates is correct?
Which of the following statements about predicates is correct?
Study Notes
Sentence vs Fragment
- A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought
- A sentence has a complete subject and a complete predicate
- A poetic license is the freedom to depart from conventional grammar rules to create an effect
How To Identify a Fragment
- Ask if the group of words has a complete thought
- Ask if the group of words has a subject and a predicate
Simple vs Complete Subject
- The Simple Subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb
- The Complete Subject is the simple subject plus any modifiers
Simple vs Complete Predicate
- The Simple Predicate is the verb or verb phrase
- The Complete Predicate is the simple predicate plus any objects or modifiers
Compound Subject and Compound Predicate
- A compound subject includes two or more nouns or pronouns that are joined by a conjunction
- A compound predicate includes two or more verbs that are joined by a conjunction
How To Fix A Fragment
- Add a subject or a verb to the fragment
Introducing Speakers
- Introductions can be used to describe the speaker's history, credentials, or accomplishments
News Headlines
- News headlines are often fragments
- Complete sentences, including a subject and a predicate, are needed to create a complete thought
Inverted Sentence
- Inverted sentences, the subject follows the verb
- Examples: "There was a time." "Here comes the sun." " From our city comes the best empanada."
Adverbial Clause
- An adverbial clause modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb
- For example: "When she decided to join, the group could no longer accept new members."
Imperative Sentences
- Imperative sentences give a command or make a request
- The subject is understood to be you
- Examples: "Run." "Rise and shine"
- "Let's go" is an imperative sentence that uses a compound subject ("We")
Questions
- Questions use a special word order with the verb before the subject
- Example: "Did you see our new homework?"
- "Did you visit and tell her your problem?"
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This quiz covers the essential differences between sentences and fragments, along with how to identify and correct them. Additionally, it delves into the concepts of simple and complete subjects and predicates, as well as compound structures. Test your understanding of these fundamental grammar principles.
