Simple & Complete Subject
Define a simple subject.
The “who” or the “what” of the sentence that performs the verb or verb phrase.
Define a simple predicate.
The simple predicate is the “action” or “state of being” of the sentence.
Define a simple sentence.
A simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate that makes complete thought.
Define a declarative sentence.
A declarative is a sentence that makes a statement.
What is a prepositional phrase?
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
A complete subject is the simple subject and all words having to do with/attached to the subject.
Define complete predicate.
The complete predicate is the simple predicate and all words having to do with the or attached to the simple predicate.
Define a complex sentence.
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.
Define an interrogative sentence.
An interrogative is a sentence that asks a question.
Identify any prepositional phrases if the following sentence.
In the morning, the cat slept on the rug.
In the morning and on the rug are the prepositional phrases.
Identify the simple subject of the following sentence.
The fluffy, golden retriever with a red collar and muddy paws chased the bouncing blue ball across the yard.
Retriever is the simple subject.
Identify the simple predicate of the following sentence.
My little brother ate three cookies fast.
Ate is the simple predicate.
Define a compound sentence.
A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Define an exclamatory sentence.
An exclamatory is a sentence that expresses strong emotions or feelings.
Identify any prepositional phrases if the following sentence.
The cat slept on the carpet by the fireplace.
On the carpet and by the fireplace are prepositional phrases.
Identify the complete subject of the following sentence.
The tall, energetic student won first place in the science fair.
The tall, energetic student is the complete subject.
Identify the complete predicate of the following sentence.
The tired brown dog chased the bouncing red ball across the muddy yard and into the neighbor's bushes.
Chased the bouncing red ball across the muddy yard and into the neighbor's bushes... is the complete predicate.
Define a compound-complex sentence.
A compound-complex sentence contains two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses joined by coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
Define an imperative sentence.
An imperative is a sentence that give a command or an order.
Identify the prepositional phrases in the following sentence.
The cat on the window seal slept in the sun during the afternoon.
One the window seal, in the sun, and during the afternoon are prepositional phrases.
Identify the simple and complete subject of the following sentence.
The tired little brown puppy with the big floppy ears and the blue collar slept soundly on the soft rug.
Puppy is the simple subject.
The tired little brown puppy with big floppy ears and the blue collar... is the complete subject.
Identify the simple and complete predicate of the following sentence.
The hungry raccoon scurried through the open kitchen window to steal three huge slices of leftover pizza on the counter.
Scurried is the simple predicate.
Scurried through the open kitchen window to steal three huge slices of leftover pizza on the counter... is the complete predicate.
Write an example of all four sentence structures.
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The young girl rode her bike to school. (simple)
After the volleyball game, the team went out to eat. (complex)
The family traveled to Europe for vacation, and they bought many souvenirs. (compound)
Although Kim loves soccer, she forgot her cleats at home, and her dad had to drive back for them. (compound-complex)
Write an example of all four sentence types.
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My family is going to the beach during the summer. (declarative)
Do you like going to the beach? (interrogative)
I love the beach! (exclamatory)
Wash the sand off you feet. (imperative)
Identify all the prepositional phrases in the following sentence.
The brave boy in all black clothes walked inside of the dark room with a flashlight in the abandoned house during the storm.
In all black clothes, of the dark room, with a flashlight, in the abandoned house, and during the storm are all prepositional phrases.