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The subject names the person or thing the sentence is about, and the ______ tells what the subject is or does.
The subject names the person or thing the sentence is about, and the ______ tells what the subject is or does.
predicate
The simple subject is the main ______ or pronoun in the complete subject.
The simple subject is the main ______ or pronoun in the complete subject.
noun
A compound subject is two or more subjects joined by ______ or or.
A compound subject is two or more subjects joined by ______ or or.
and
A compound predicate has two or more ______ with the same subject.
A compound predicate has two or more ______ with the same subject.
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In the sentence 'Jamie and Andrea ______,' 'Jamie' and 'Andrea' form a compound subject.
In the sentence 'Jamie and Andrea ______,' 'Jamie' and 'Andrea' form a compound subject.
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The simple predicate is the main ______ or verb phrase in the complete predicate.
The simple predicate is the main ______ or verb phrase in the complete predicate.
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Mom and Dad ______ and dry the car, showing a compound predicate.
Mom and Dad ______ and dry the car, showing a compound predicate.
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The complete subject includes the simple subject and any ______ that modify it.
The complete subject includes the simple subject and any ______ that modify it.
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Study Notes
Simple Subjects and Predicates
- Subject: The person, place, thing, or idea the sentence is about.
- Simple Subject: The main noun or pronoun in the complete subject.
- Complete Subject: Includes all words that tell about the subject.
- Predicate: Tells what the subject is or does.
- Simple Predicate: The main verb or verb phrase in the complete predicate.
- Complete Predicate: Includes all words that tell what the subject does or is.
Compound Subjects
- Compound Subject: Two or more subjects that share the same predicate.
- Joining Words: Usually joined by "and" or "or."
- Example: Jamie and Andrea run.
Compound Predicates
- Compound Predicate: Two or more predicates that share the same subject.
- Joining Words: Usually joined by "and," "but," or "or."
- Example: Mom and Dad wash and dry the car.
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Test your understanding of simple subjects, predicates, and compound structures in sentences. This quiz covers essential grammatical concepts including compound subjects and predicates, providing examples to reinforce your learning. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their grammar skills.
