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What is a defining characteristic of a phrase?
What is a defining characteristic of a phrase?
- It lacks either a subject or a predicate. (correct)
- It must have two or more subjects.
- It is always a complete thought.
- It contains both a subject and a predicate.
Which sentence contains a compound subject?
Which sentence contains a compound subject?
- He loves to read books.
- She enjoys painting.
- Enzo and Liam enjoy activities together. (correct)
- The dog barked loudly.
What does a simple predicate consist of?
What does a simple predicate consist of?
- A noun or pronoun.
- Both a subject and verb.
- Two or more verbs.
- The main verb of the sentence. (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a compound predicate?
Which of the following is an example of a compound predicate?
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In which sentence does the subject refer to a single entity?
In which sentence does the subject refer to a single entity?
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Study Notes
Sentence Structure Basics
- A sentence requires both a subject and a predicate; without them, it is a phrase.
- Examples of phrases include "The running water" and "No hatred but only love."
Subjects and Predicates
- Observing the subjects and predicates in sentences helps understand their structure.
- Sentences can contain multiple subjects or predicates.
Simple and Compound Subjects
- Simple Subject: Focuses on one noun or pronoun.
- Example: "Ivan joined the coastal cleanup activity."
- Compound Subject: Contains two or more simple subjects.
- Example: "Enzo and Liam enjoy activities together."
Simple and Compound Predicates
- Simple Predicate: The primary verb of a sentence.
- Example: "Izobel delivers the poem with confidence."
- Compound Predicate: Comprises two or more verbs or verb phrases linked together.
- Example: "He wipes the hood and waxes the exteriors of the car."
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