Identifying Simple Subjects and Predicates

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What is the simple predicate of this sentence: 'The celebration took place every four years.'

  • The celebration
  • took place (correct)
  • every four years
  • took place every four years

What is the simple subject of the sentence: 'This women's festival might be as old as the men's.'

  • festival (correct)
  • women's
  • men's
  • This women's festival

Which of the following is the simple subject of the sentence: 'Unmarried girls participated in foot races.'?

  • Girls (correct)
  • Participated
  • Foot races
  • Unmarried girls

What is the simple predicate in the sentence: 'The Pan-Hellenic Festival at Delphi is considered the most prestigious of all ancient Greek competitions.'?

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What is the simple subject in the sentence: 'Victors received a wreath made from leaves.'?

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Which of the following is an example of a subject complement that renames the subject?

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What is the subject complement in the sentence 'The athlete was strong'?

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Which of the following verbs can never be a linking verb?

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In the sentence 'The flowers are beautiful,' what is the subject complement?

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Which of the following sentences contains a subject complement?

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What is the simple subject in the sentence 'Some sports in the modern Olympics were included'?

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What is the simple predicate in the sentence 'A truce prohibited fighting'?

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What is the simple subject in the sentence 'Messengers announced the Olympic truce'?

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What is the simple predicate in the sentence 'Heavy armor was worn'?

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What is the simple subject in the sentence 'The modern Olympics arose'?

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Which type of sentence is used in the following statement: "What a long distance that is!"?

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Based on the given information, what type of sentence is used in "Give me a brief overview of Olympic history."?

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Which of the following sentences uses proper punctuation based on the content provided?

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According to the content provided, what was the prize awarded to winners in both ancient and modern Olympic games?

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Which statement is TRUE based on the given information?

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What is the complete subject in the sentence: "Several new events were added to the Olympic program in 1900."

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Identify the complete predicate in the sentence: "The modern Olympics began in 1896 in Athens, Greece."

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What is the simple predicate in the sentence: "The first Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896."

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Which of these is the complete subject in the sentence: "The ancient Olympic games were first held in 776 BC."

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What is the simple subject in the sentence: "The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896."

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In the sentence 'The coach invited Nadia to his gymnastics school', what is the direct object?

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In sentence 'Nadia inspired young athletes with her determination', what is the direct object?

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Which sentence contains a direct object but NOT an indirect object?

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In the sentence 'She tried difficult gymnastic moves without fear', what is the direct object?

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What is the indirect object in the sentence 'He offered Nadia good training'?

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Identify the direct object and indirect object in the sentence 'The judges first gave Nadia a perfect score on the uneven bars for her amazing movements and somersault off the bar.'

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What is the indirect object in the sentence 'The International Gymnastics Hall of Fame gave the gymnast a place in its hall'?

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Which sentence DOES NOT include a direct object?

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What is the direct object in the sentence 'At the Montreal Olympics, Nadia showed the world her amazing skills'?

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In the sentence 'Judges awarded Nadia two other medals, a silver and a bronze.', what is the indirect object?

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What type of subject complement is used in the sentence: "Wilma Rudolph's family was diligent in helping with physical therapy."

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In the sentence, "Her family and all Americans were proud of her," what does the subject complement describe?

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Which sentence from the text uses a noun phrase as the subject complement?

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In the sentence "She was a fast runner" what type of subject complement is used?

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Which of the following sentences uses an adjective as a subject complement to describe a person's state or quality?

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What is the subject complement in the sentence: "She was a victim of polio"?

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Which word from the "APPLY IT NOW" section could NOT be used directly as a subject complement in the sentence: "My coach is __________?"

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The sentence: "My favorite athlete is talented." uses what kind of subject complement?

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What is the simple subject of the sentence: "Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals were contested afterwards." ?

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Which sentence has a simple subject that is also the complete subject?

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Which sentence contains a complete predicate that includes a direct object?

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Identify the complete predicate in the sentence: "The Olympic Committee pardoned Thorpe in 1982."

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In the sentence "This action made Thorpe a professional in the Olympic committee's eyes." what is the simple subject?

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Identify the complete subject in the sentence: "Thorpe's extraordinary skills helped him excel at football, track, and many other sports."

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Which of these sentences contains a simple predicate composed of more than one word?

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What is the complete subject of the sentence: "The reputation of a great athlete was restored." ?

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Which of the following sentences has a complete predicate that includes a prepositional phrase?

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Identify the simple predicate of the sentence: "His records at these events lasted many years."

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What type of sentence is 'Wow, the Olympic games date back to 776 BC!'?

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Which of the following sentences ends with a question mark?

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Identify the correct punctuation for the interrogative sentence: 'What were the events in the first Olympics'

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Which type of sentence states a fact and ends with a period?

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What type of sentence is 'Lend me your book on the Olympics.'?

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What is the direct object in the sentence 'The book describes Olympic heroes'?

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In the sentence 'The press gives Olympic athletes much attention', what is the indirect object?

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Which of the following verbs can take an indirect object?

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What is the direct object in the sentence 'Some Olympic athletes earned long-lasting fame'?

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How does the indirect object function in a sentence?

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Flashcards

Modern marathon distance

The modern marathon covers a distance of 26 miles.

First modern Olympics

The first modern Olympics were held in 1896.

Olympic flame origin

The Olympic flame was first used in 1928 in Amsterdam.

Ancient Olympic prizes

In the ancient Olympics, winners received wreaths instead of medals.

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Larissa Latynina

Larissa Latynina was a Russian gymnast who won 18 medals.

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Subject Complement

A word or phrase that completes the meaning of a linking verb in a sentence.

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Linking Verb

A verb that connects the subject to a subject complement, such as 'is' or 'was'.

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Noun Subject Complement

A noun or pronoun that renames or identifies the subject in a sentence.

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Adjective Subject Complement

An adjective that describes the subject and follows a linking verb.

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Forms of 'be'

The most common linking verbs which include am, is, are, was, were.

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Simple Subject

The noun or pronoun naming who or what a sentence is about.

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Simple Predicate

The verb or verb phrase describing the action or state of being of the subject.

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Identifying Simple Subjects

Finding the main noun in a sentence that indicates the subject.

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Identifying Simple Predicates

Finding the main verb in a sentence that describes the action.

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Example of Simple Subject

In 'The Olympics occurred', the simple subject is 'Olympics'.

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Runners raced

In this sentence, 'raced' is the simple predicate.

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Messengers announced

In this sentence, 'Messengers' is the simple subject.

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Heavily armored athletes

In the sentence, this describes athletes but not the action done by them.

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Direct Object

The noun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence.

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Identifying Direct Objects

Finding the noun that answers 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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Nadia's Gold Medals

Nadia Comaneci earned three gold medals at the 1976 Olympics.

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Special Record

Nadia established a unique record in gymnastics.

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Direct and Indirect Objects

Direct objects receive the action; indirect objects indicate to whom or for whom.

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Nadia's Training

Bela Karolyi offered Nadia good training to develop her skills.

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Amazing Skills

Nadia showed her exceptional gymnastics skills at the Montreal Olympics.

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Trophies to Pupils

Karolyi awarded trophies to his gymnasts as recognition.

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Gymnastics Hall of Fame

Nadia Comaneci was honored with a place in the Hall of Fame.

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Teaching Young Athletes

Nadia now teaches competitive gymnastics to young athletes.

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Complete Subject

The simple subject with all its modifiers.

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Complete Predicate

The simple predicate with all its objects and modifiers.

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Identifying Complete Subject

Finding the full subject in a sentence, including modifiers.

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Identifying Complete Predicate

Finding the full predicate in a sentence, including objects and complements.

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Modifiers in Subjects

Words that describe or provide additional information about the subject.

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Declarative Sentence

Makes a statement and ends with a period.

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Interrogative Sentence

Asks a question and ends with a question mark.

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Imperative Sentence

Gives a command or makes a request, ending with a period.

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Exclamatory Sentence

Expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation point.

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Types of Sentences

Four kinds: declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory.

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Example of Direct Object

In 'The book describes Olympic heroes', 'heroes' is the direct object.

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Example of Indirect Object

In 'The press gives Olympic athletes much attention', 'athletes' is the indirect object.

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Verbs that can take Indirect Objects

A list of verbs including 'give', 'send', and 'teach' that can have indirect objects.

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Wilma Rudolph

A famous athlete and Olympic runner known for her achievements.

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Industrious

Describes someone who works hard and is diligent.

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Diligent

Being careful and persistent in work or effort.

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Supportive Family

A family that encourages and helps each other to achieve goals.

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Victim of Polio

Someone affected by polio, which impacts movement and health.

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Jim Thorpe's Olympic pentathlon win

Jim Thorpe won the first Olympic pentathlon in 1912.

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Greatest all-around athlete

Many people described Thorpe as the greatest all-around athlete.

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Recognition at Carlisle School

His athletic talent was recognized at Carlisle Industrial Indian School.

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Thorpe's multi-sport skills

Thorpe's extraordinary skills helped him excel at football, track, and other sports.

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Olympics 1912 team

The American team for the Olympics in 1912 included many who won gold medals.

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Complete Subject Definition

The complete subject includes all words that tell whom or what the sentence is about.

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Simple Subject Definition

The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun in a sentence.

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Complete Predicate Definition

The complete predicate includes all words that tell what the subject does or is.

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Simple Predicate Definition

The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence.

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Thorpe's medals controversy

Olympic management stripped Jim Thorpe of his medals in 1913.

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Study Notes

Exercise 1

  • The Olympic flame was first used in 1928 at the Amsterdam games.
  • Prizes awarded in the ancient Olympics were wreaths, not medals.
  • The modern marathon distance is 26 miles.

Exercise 2

  • Tell me the distance of the modern marathon.
  • Wow, I didn't know it was 26 miles.
  • What a long distance that is!

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