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What is the simple predicate of this sentence: 'The celebration took place every four years.'
What is the simple predicate of this sentence: 'The celebration 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.'
What is the simple subject of the sentence: 'This women's festival might be as old as the men's.'
Which of the following is the simple subject of the sentence: 'Unmarried girls participated in foot races.'?
Which of the following is the simple subject of the sentence: 'Unmarried girls participated in foot races.'?
What is the simple predicate in the sentence: 'The Pan-Hellenic Festival at Delphi is considered the most prestigious of all ancient Greek competitions.'?
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.'?
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?
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'?
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?
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?
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?
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'?
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'?
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'?
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'?
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'?
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!"?
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."?
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?
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?
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?
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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?
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?
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?
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?
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'?
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.'
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'?
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?
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'?
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?
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."
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?
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?
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?
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?
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"?
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 __________?"
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?
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." ?
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?
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?
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."
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?
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."
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?
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." ?
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?
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."
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!'?
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?
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'
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?
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.'?
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'?
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?
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?
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'?
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?
How does the indirect object function in a sentence?
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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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Test your knowledge on identifying simple subjects and predicates in various sentences. This quiz will cover essential concepts such as subject complements and linking verbs. Challenge yourself to improve your understanding of sentence structure.
