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What defines a complete sentence?
What defines a complete sentence?
Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?
Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?
How can you correct the sentence fragment 'The Brazilian fans.'?
How can you correct the sentence fragment 'The Brazilian fans.'?
What punctuation is needed after an introductory phrase?
What punctuation is needed after an introductory phrase?
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Which of these sentences is correctly punctuated?
Which of these sentences is correctly punctuated?
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What should you add to 'Was an intelligent girl.' to make it a complete sentence?
What should you add to 'Was an intelligent girl.' to make it a complete sentence?
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In the context of sentence fragments, what is a subordinate clause?
In the context of sentence fragments, what is a subordinate clause?
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Which option requires correction due to missing capitalization or punctuation?
Which option requires correction due to missing capitalization or punctuation?
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What is a characteristic of direct objects in a sentence?
What is a characteristic of direct objects in a sentence?
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Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?
Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?
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Which sentence has a predicate nominative?
Which sentence has a predicate nominative?
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What type of verb does not require a direct object?
What type of verb does not require a direct object?
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Which of the following is a predicate adjective?
Which of the following is a predicate adjective?
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What must a linking verb have to provide a complete thought?
What must a linking verb have to provide a complete thought?
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Which of these words is NOT a linking verb?
Which of these words is NOT a linking verb?
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In the sentence, 'The apples are sweet,' what role does 'sweet' play?
In the sentence, 'The apples are sweet,' what role does 'sweet' play?
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Which sentence illustrates incorrect use of a direct object?
Which sentence illustrates incorrect use of a direct object?
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What is the function of 'you and I' in the sentence 'His assistants are you and I'?
What is the function of 'you and I' in the sentence 'His assistants are you and I'?
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What is a predicate nominative?
What is a predicate nominative?
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Which of the following is an example of a linking verb?
Which of the following is an example of a linking verb?
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Which sentence contains a direct object?
Which sentence contains a direct object?
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What is true about sentence fragments?
What is true about sentence fragments?
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What does a predicate adjective do?
What does a predicate adjective do?
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Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'The congressman ___ the only candidate from Ohio.'?
Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'The congressman ___ the only candidate from Ohio.'?
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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Some students want their phones in case of an emergency.'
Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Some students want their phones in case of an emergency.'
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Which of the following sentences is complete?
Which of the following sentences is complete?
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Which linking verb completes the thought: 'The flowers ___ beautiful.'?
Which linking verb completes the thought: 'The flowers ___ beautiful.'?
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Which of the following represents a predicate nominative in a sentence?
Which of the following represents a predicate nominative in a sentence?
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In the example sentence, 'Mr. Chang is a florist,' what is the linking verb?
In the example sentence, 'Mr. Chang is a florist,' what is the linking verb?
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Which sentence uses the correct form of a linking verb?
Which sentence uses the correct form of a linking verb?
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Which of the following is NOT a common linking verb?
Which of the following is NOT a common linking verb?
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What must a linking verb have to express a complete thought?
What must a linking verb have to express a complete thought?
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What is a complete sentence composed of?
What is a complete sentence composed of?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple subject?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple subject?
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What is the correct way to classify the sentence 'An animal represents each year'?
What is the correct way to classify the sentence 'An animal represents each year'?
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In the sentence 'There are ten students in my dance class', what is the actual subject?
In the sentence 'There are ten students in my dance class', what is the actual subject?
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Which of the following sentences contains a fragment?
Which of the following sentences contains a fragment?
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When rewriting sentence fragments, which strategy is NOT recommended?
When rewriting sentence fragments, which strategy is NOT recommended?
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What role do helping verbs play in a sentence?
What role do helping verbs play in a sentence?
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Which sentence illustrates an inverted structure?
Which sentence illustrates an inverted structure?
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What is NOT a common helping verb?
What is NOT a common helping verb?
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In the context of sentence structure, what is a complete predicate?
In the context of sentence structure, what is a complete predicate?
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To find the subject in a sentence, which question would you ask?
To find the subject in a sentence, which question would you ask?
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What is the main function of a subject in a complete sentence?
What is the main function of a subject in a complete sentence?
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What best describes a simple predicate?
What best describes a simple predicate?
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Which of the following is a simple predicate?
Which of the following is a simple predicate?
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Which of the following is an example of a complete thought?
Which of the following is an example of a complete thought?
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How would you classify the phrase 'painting a picture'?
How would you classify the phrase 'painting a picture'?
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In the sentence 'The hardy horsemen from northern China moved south,' what is the complete subject?
In the sentence 'The hardy horsemen from northern China moved south,' what is the complete subject?
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What does the term 'simple subject' refer to?
What does the term 'simple subject' refer to?
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Which word or phrase is never considered a subject in a sentence?
Which word or phrase is never considered a subject in a sentence?
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What is the purpose of a complete predicate in a sentence?
What is the purpose of a complete predicate in a sentence?
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Which of the following best identifies the simple subject in the sentence 'The achievements of the Han people are amazing'?
Which of the following best identifies the simple subject in the sentence 'The achievements of the Han people are amazing'?
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How can you identify the subject in an inverted sentence?
How can you identify the subject in an inverted sentence?
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What type of grammatical element does the term 'predicate' refer to in a sentence?
What type of grammatical element does the term 'predicate' refer to in a sentence?
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What is an example of a simple predicate using a helping verb?
What is an example of a simple predicate using a helping verb?
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In the command 'Please do not wear tap shoes on the street,' what is the understood subject?
In the command 'Please do not wear tap shoes on the street,' what is the understood subject?
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Which statement about complete subjects is true?
Which statement about complete subjects is true?
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In the sentence 'The students are studying hard for exams,' what is the simple predicate?
In the sentence 'The students are studying hard for exams,' what is the simple predicate?
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What is the purpose of crossing out prepositional phrases when identifying the subject of a sentence?
What is the purpose of crossing out prepositional phrases when identifying the subject of a sentence?
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In the sentence 'Either the boys or Wendy has the bug repellent', what does the verb agree with?
In the sentence 'Either the boys or Wendy has the bug repellent', what does the verb agree with?
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What is a direct object in a sentence?
What is a direct object in a sentence?
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Which of these sentences contains a compound verb?
Which of these sentences contains a compound verb?
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What happens when a compound subject is joined by 'or'?
What happens when a compound subject is joined by 'or'?
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Which sentence demonstrates a compound direct object?
Which sentence demonstrates a compound direct object?
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Which option correctly applies the rule of agreement for compound subjects?
Which option correctly applies the rule of agreement for compound subjects?
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In the example sentence 'Poison ivy creeps along the ground or climbs trees', what type of sentence structure is it demonstrating?
In the example sentence 'Poison ivy creeps along the ground or climbs trees', what type of sentence structure is it demonstrating?
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When identifying a direct object, which question should you ask after the action verb?
When identifying a direct object, which question should you ask after the action verb?
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Which option correctly combines the sentences into one with a compound subject?
Which option correctly combines the sentences into one with a compound subject?
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What type of sentence emphasizes a single action without a direct object?
What type of sentence emphasizes a single action without a direct object?
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Which sentence includes a compound subject?
Which sentence includes a compound subject?
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Which is NOT a characteristic of direct objects?
Which is NOT a characteristic of direct objects?
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What is the primary role of compound subjects in a sentence?
What is the primary role of compound subjects in a sentence?
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Which of the following sentences contains a compound verb?
Which of the following sentences contains a compound verb?
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When combined, how do compound subjects joined by 'or' affect the verb agreement?
When combined, how do compound subjects joined by 'or' affect the verb agreement?
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What is identified as a direct object in the sentence 'Mr. McSwain teaches English'?
What is identified as a direct object in the sentence 'Mr. McSwain teaches English'?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of compound verbs?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of compound verbs?
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Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound subject?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound subject?
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In the sentence 'Either the boys or Wendy has the bug repellent,' what is the rule regarding the verb?
In the sentence 'Either the boys or Wendy has the bug repellent,' what is the rule regarding the verb?
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What is the purpose of using a compound subject in writing?
What is the purpose of using a compound subject in writing?
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What do you call a noun, pronoun, or group of words that receives the action of a verb?
What do you call a noun, pronoun, or group of words that receives the action of a verb?
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Which sentence demonstrates both a compound subject and a compound verb?
Which sentence demonstrates both a compound subject and a compound verb?
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Identify the incorrect use of the compound subject rule.
Identify the incorrect use of the compound subject rule.
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What is the correct way to identify a direct object?
What is the correct way to identify a direct object?
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In the sentence 'They discussed sports, food, and movies,' how many direct objects are present?
In the sentence 'They discussed sports, food, and movies,' how many direct objects are present?
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What does a prepositional phrase typically indicate in a sentence?
What does a prepositional phrase typically indicate in a sentence?
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Study Notes
Sentences and Sentence Fragments
- A sentence has a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.
- Sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.
- Subject: Identifies who or what performs the action.
- Predicate: States what the subject does, is, has, or feels.
- A sentence fragment is incomplete; it lacks a subject, predicate, or both.
- Fragments can be corrected by adding the missing subject, or predicate, or attached to another sentence.
- Introductory phrases or subordinate clauses often require a comma in correct sentences.
Identifying Sentences
- To identify a sentence, determine if it has a subject and predicate, expressing a complete thought.
- Incomplete thoughts are sentence fragments.
- Example of a fragment: Is often called “Evita.” (Needs a subject)
Rewriting Sentences
- Correct any sentence fragments by adding the missing subject or predicate.
- Attach fragments to complete sentences when necessary.
- Example fragment correction: If he could. He would have played baseball. (Corrected: If he could, he would have played baseball.)
Subjects and Predicates
- Complete sentences have a subject and predicate.
- Subject: Tells what the sentence is about.
- Predicate: Tells what the subject does, is, has, or feels.
- Complete Subject: All the words describing the person or thing performing the action in the sentence.
- Simple Subject: The main word or words in the complete subject.
- Complete Predicate: The verb(s) and all words that modify or complete the verb in its meaning.
- Simple Predicate: The verb or verb phrase.
Identifying Complete and Simple Subjects/Predicates
- To identify a subject, ask: Who or what is doing something or being talked about?
- The subject is not part of a prepositional phrase; prepositional phrases modify other words or phrases.
- Subjects are not prepositional phrases.
- Find the complete subject by identifying all the words that refer to the person or thing performing the action. Underline the simple subject.
- Find the complete predicate by identifying the verb(s) and words that modify or complete the verb's meaning. Underline the simple predicate (including any helping verbs) twice.
Hard-to-Find Subjects
- In sentences beginning with "here" or "there," the subject comes after the verb.
- Subjects are never part of a prepositional phrase.
- To identify a subject in a question, rephrase as a statement.
- The subject "you" is unstated in Commands and requests (e.g., Point your toes.)
Compound Subjects and Verbs
- A compound subject is two or more subjects joined by "and," "or," or "but" (or similar conjunction pairs).
- A compound verb is two or more verbs joined by the same conjunctions.
- Subjects and verbs in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural)
- Compound Subjects with “and” usually use a plural verb.
- Compound subjects with "or/nor" the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.
Objects
- A direct object receives the action of the verb; its role is described by the question "Whom?" or "What?" after the verb.
- Only sentences with action verbs can have direct objects.
- Sentences with linking verbs (e.g., is, are, was, were, appear, become, etc.) do not have direct objects.
- A sentence can have more than one direct object.
Subject Complements
- A subject complement follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject. Types are predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives.
- Predicate nominative: A noun or pronoun that identifies the subject.
- Predicate adjective: An adjective that describes the subject.
- Linking verbs need a subject complement.
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