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Subject and Predicate Notes

This document discusses the key parts of a sentence including the subject and predicate. The subject is who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells something about the subject. A simple subject is a single noun or pronoun, while a compound subject contains more than one noun or pronoun joined by conjunctions. Similarly, a simple predicate contains a single verb, while a compound predicate contains multiple verbs relating to the same subject. The document also covers interrogative sentences which invert the subject and predicate order.

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Subject and Predicate Notes

This document discusses the key parts of a sentence including the subject and predicate. The subject is who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells something about the subject. A simple subject is a single noun or pronoun, while a compound subject contains more than one noun or pronoun joined by conjunctions. Similarly, a simple predicate contains a single verb, while a compound predicate contains multiple verbs relating to the same subject. The document also covers interrogative sentences which invert the subject and predicate order.

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Subjects &

Predicates
Every complete sentence
contains two parts: a subject
and a predicate.
The subject is what (or
whom) the sentence is
about, while the
predicate tells
something about the
subject.
Peyton and her dog run
on the beach every
morning.
Peyton and her dog run on the
beach every morning.
First find the verb and then
make a question by placing
``who?'' or ``what?'' before it.
The answer is the
subject, Peyton
and her dog.
Simple Subjects and
Simple Predicates

Every subject is built around one


noun or pronoun (or more).
When all other words are
removed the simple subject is
left.
Simple Subject
A piece of chocolate candy
would taste great.
The main word in the subject is the
noun ``piece,'' with the other words
of the subject -- ``a'' and ``of
chocolate candy'' – tell about the
noun. ``piece'' is the simple subject.
Simple Predicate
A simple predicate
is always the verb
or verbs that links
up with the subject.
Simple Predicate
A piece of chocolate candy
would taste great.
The simple predicate is ``would
taste'' -- in other words,
the verb of the sentence.
Let’s try one:

The excited students spilled


popcorn on the floor.
What is the verb of this sentence?

The excited students spilled


popcorn on the floor.
Spilled is the simple predicate!
Can you find the complete and
simple subject in each sentence
below? The simple Predicate?

1. My little brother broke his finger.


2. His Uncle Bob asked for
directions.
3. Those students carried
backpacks.
4. Our babysitter arrived late.
Compound Subject
A sentence may have a
compound subject -- a ACDC

simple subject made up of


more than one noun or
pronoun.
No Doubt
Can you find the
compound subjects?
Team pennants,
rock posters and
family
photographs
covered the
boy's bedroom
walls.
Can you find the
compound subjects?
Her uncle and she walked
slowly through the art gallery
and admired the beautiful
pictures exhibited there.
Can you find the compound
subject in each sentence
below?
1. My little brother and my cousin
broke their fingers.
2. His Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty
asked for directions.
3. Those students and teachers
carried backpacks.
Compound
Predicate
A compound predicate, is more
than one verb relating to the
same subject.
Can you find the
compound predicate?
Mother mopped and
scrubbed the kitchen floor.
Can you find the compound
predicate in each sentence
below?
1. My little brother bruised and broke his
finger.
2. His Uncle Bob looked and asked for
directions.
3. Those students will carry and use their
backpacks.
4. Our babysitter overslept and arrived
late.
Interrogative Sentences

When questions begin with part or all


of the predicate, this is the P S P
word order.
Have you seen a dog? P S P
Have I seen a dog? P S P
Why do you ask? P S P
Here or There
• Sentences that start with here or
there will likely have inverted order
• P S
• Here is the book.
• P S
• There is the car.
Types of Sentences
1. Declarative – states a fact
2. Interrogative – question
3. Imperative – command or request
4. Exclamatory – Express strong
feelings

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