Sentence Complements Quiz

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Which sentence correctly illustrates the concept of a compound subject?

  • The dog barked and jumped over the fence.
  • The cat and wanders around the house.
  • Maria and Juan went to the market. (correct)
  • She sings beautifully but dances poorly.

Which of the following sentences showcases a compound verb?

  • She reads books and writes nightly.
  • The committee discussed and made a decision quickly. (correct)
  • They will either finish the project or start a new one.
  • He will run and jump too high.

In which sentence are the compound subjects separated by commas?

  • Tom or Jerry will attend the meeting.
  • Either Susan or Mark will present the proposal.
  • James, Lisa, and Paul are arriving soon. (correct)
  • Anna and Ben are planning a concert.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses correlative conjunctions with a compound subject.

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Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a compound verb without repeating the helping verb?

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In the sentence 'What prompted the change in policy?', what is the subject?

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Which sentence correctly identifies the subject? 'There are several options to choose from.'

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In the command 'Take your seats', what is the implied subject?

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Identify the subject in the statement: 'The committee is planning the annual meeting.'

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In the sentence 'How many students are participating in the event?', what follows the helping verb?

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Which one of the following is NOT a step to find the subject?

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In the sentence 'There seems to be a misunderstanding.', what is the correct subject?

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In the example 'You, Sarah, have completed your assignment.', which part is a noun of direct address?

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What defines a simple subject in a sentence?

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Which of the following is an example of a verb phrase?

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Which of the following statements about simple predicates is true?

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What should be excluded when identifying a simple predicate?

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In the sentence 'The dog has been barking all night,' what is the simple predicate?

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What is the role of a complement in a sentence?

<p>To provide additional information about the predicate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately defines a complement?

<p>It completes the meaning of a predicate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a complement from an adjunct in a sentence?

<p>A complement provides essential meaning to the predicate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would you most likely find a complement in a sentence?

<p>After a linking verb to describe the subject. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies the function of a complement?

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Flashcards

Complement

A word or group of words that completes the meaning of a predicate.

Predicate

The part of a sentence that tells us what the verb is about.

Subject Complement

A type of complement that renames or identifies the subject.

Object Complement

A type of complement that tells us what the direct object receives or experiences.

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Adverbial Complement

A type of complement that tells us where, when, or how the action of the verb takes place.

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What is a Compound Subject?

A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that are joined by a conjunction and share the same verb.

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What are Common Conjunctions for Compound Subjects?

The conjunctions commonly used to connect compound subjects are "and" and "or".

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How to Structure Compound Subjects with Multiple Items?

When there are more than two subjects in a compound subject, separate them with commas and a conjunction before the last one.

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Can Correlative Conjunctions Be Used with Compound Subjects?

Correlative conjunctions (e.g., 'both... and', 'either... or') can also be used to connect compound subjects.

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What is a Compound Verb?

A compound verb consists of two or more verbs that are joined by a conjunction and share the same subject.

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Simple Subject

The main word or group of words in the complete subject, the core of what the sentence is about. For example, in "The big red ball bounced", "ball" is the simple subject.

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Simple Predicate

The main verb or verb phrase in the complete predicate, the action or state of being of the subject. In "The big red ball bounced high", "bounced" is the simple predicate.

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Verb Phrase

A combination of a main verb and one or more helping verbs, conveying a complete action or state of being. Examples: "is walking", "has been called", "will have seen".

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Helping Verbs

Words like 'am', 'is', 'were', 'do', 'have', 'can', 'will', or 'could' that help the main verb to express tense, mood or voice. They are part of the verb phrase.

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Negative Words

Words like 'not', 'never' and the contraction '-n't' that modify the verb, but are not part of the verb or verb phrase.

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What is a Verb?

The action word that makes up the core of a sentence.

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What is the Subject?

The person or thing performing the action of the verb.

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How do you find the Subject?

Identify the verb first. Then ask 'Who or what is performing this action?' The answer is the subject.

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How to find the Subject in Questions

Words like 'what,' 'where,' 'when,' 'how,' or 'why' often introduce a question, and the subject comes after the verb or helping verb.

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Handling 'There' in finding the Subject

Don't mistake 'there' as the subject. Remove 'there' and ask 'Who or what performs the verb's action?'

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Subjects in Requests or Commands

In requests or commands, the subject 'you' is usually implied even if it isn't stated.

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Nouns of Direct Address

Names used to address people in requests or commands aren't subjects, but nouns of direct address. The implied subject is still 'you'.

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Subject in Prepositions

Prepositions introduce phrases that describe location or time. They don't contain subjects.

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Study Notes

Sentence Complements

  • A complement is a word or group of words that completes the meaning of a predicate.

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