Subjects and Predicates
What is a subject.
What is a predicate
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Is this sentence a run-on?
I went to the store I bought some candy.
Yes it is a run on
What is a sentence fragment
An incomplete sentence that does not have a full thought. May be missing a subject or a predicate
Choose the best transition word
Louis Armstrong had an effect on jazz history. _______, fans call him the first great jazz soloist.
A. Therefore
What is my favorite color
PINK!
Identify the complete subject and complete predicate:
Although the weather was cold, the soccer players practiced on the field.
• Complete Predicate: practiced on the field
Which sentence correctly fixes the run-on?
I finished my homework I watched television.
A. I finished my homework, I watched television.
B. I finished my homework. I watched television.
C. I finished my homework I, watched television.
D. I finished, my homework I watched television.
B. I finished my homework. I watched television.
Sentence or Fragment
The acrobats swung gracefully on the trapeze.
Sentence
Identify the topic sentence of the paragraph.
Milk contains various protein strains and enzymes. Some people believe they have a dairy allergy but may not be allergic to all dairy. For example, some people can eat dairy products that don’t contain lactose. Other people are allergic to casein, and may be able to eat casein-free dairy products. Most recently, scientists are discovering that some people cannot handle A1 protein in milk but are okay if the milk contains the A2. Both of these are considered beta-casein but A2 iseasier to digest. This gives those with dairy allergies hope of reintroducing milk.
Some people believe they have a dairy allergy but may not be allergic to all dairy.
Where am I from?
Tunas!
Identify subject and predicate:
When the bell rang, the students gathered their books and hurried into the hallway.
Fix this run-on sentence using a comma and coordinating conjunction:
Sarah wanted pizza she ordered tacos instead.
Sarah wanted pizza, but she ordered tacos instead.
Sentence or Fragment
John sure is a talented artist.
Sentence
What detail is irrelevant to the main idea of the paragraph?
What’s your favorite holiday movie? No matter what holiday you celebrate, there is probably a movie about it. However, more holiday movies need to be made from different cultures. There are many Christmas movies, compared to relatively few Hanukkah and Kwanzaa movies. An increasing number of movies set in a holiday season are not in the winter. However, Hallmark, one of the biggest holiday movie producers, says they intend to create more movies celebrating holidays of all cultures and religions. Look for two new movies with a Hanukkah theme this season.
An increasing number of movies set in a holiday season are not in the winter.
Where did I graduate high school from?
Skyline
Identify all of the simple subjects and simple predicates in this compound sentence:
The teacher explained the assignment, and the students asked several questions.
Fix the run-on using FANBOYS
Blaise planned to meet Sarah’s family he was invited over for dinner.
Blaise planned to meet Sarah’s family, for he was invited over for dinner.
Sentence or Fragment
Could Harriet and Lenny possibly?
Fragment
What is the irrelevant detail
Margie's grandmother helped to raise Margie throughout childhood. Margie had stayed with her during college. When Margie was in her thirties, her mother and aunts announced that her grandmother, whom everyone called Nan, was too old and forgetful to live alone anymore. She needed someone with her for most of the day and night. Margie was living in the city. Nan would have to move into a nursing home. Margie stepped in. “I’ll live with Nan, or she can move in with me. I can work from home most days, and I’ll hire private nurses or ask family to help when I can’t. Nan did everything for me growing up. It’s time for me to return the favor.”
Margie was living in the city.
When did I graduate from college?
May 2026
Find the simple subject(s) and the predicate(s) in the sentence
The green tractor plowed the field while the combine harvested the corn.
The green
Tractor- subject
plowed predicate
combine-subject
harvested- predicate
What is a run on sentence. How many ways can I fix it? What are they
A run on sentence is a sentence that is 2 sentences combined with no punctuation or pausing in between.
There are two was to fix it. You can split the sentence into two complete sentences using a period or another form of punctation OR you can use conjunctions (our FANBOYS) to connect the sentences.
Fix the fragment
After she ate,
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What is the closing sentence
Collecting sea shells might seem like a simple hobby, but it is a way to learn about amazing sea creatures and the world. For example, some sea shells can only be found in certain parts of the world. That’s because they are inhabited by mollusks or other sea invertebrates that prefer certain water conditions. Some seashells are unusual in their coloring and their patterns. That is related to the type of animal that used the shell, as well as where the shell came from. One of the rarest shells in the world is the spotted Leucodon cowrie. Only three of them are known to exist in the world! Regular cowrie shells are used as currency in parts of the world and are considered lucky. Those rare shells aren’t even the most expensive ones. Some shells sell for thousands of dollars!
Those rare shells aren’t even the most expensive ones. Some shells sell for thousands of dollars!
How many siblings do I have
3!