Subject & Predicate
What is the complete subject: "The tall oak tree in the backyard swayed in the wind."
"The tall oak tree in the backyard swayed in the wind."
What is missing? (subject, verb or complete thought): "Excited about the upcoming vacation."
No Subject
What word makes this a dependent clause: "Because the weather was cold."
Because
T or V: Dependent clauses need an independent clause to make sense.
True
What is the complete predicate: "The small fluffy cat slept soundly on the cozy armchair."
"The small fluffy cat slept soundly on the cozy armchair."
My mom just put a delicious cake on the counter.
What word makes this a dependent clause: "If he finished his homework on time."
If
T or V: the subject is a includes a verb that the sentence is about.
False - The subject includes a noun or pronoun
What is the complete predicate: "The bouquet of flowers brightened the entire room with its vibrant colours."
"The bouquet of flowers brightened the entire room with its vibrant colours."
Fix this sentence: "The book on the desk."
"The book on the desk belongs to Miss. Ting."
Fix this sentence: After the storm passed.
"After the storm passed, the sun came out."
T or V: Dependent clauses often start with words like if, unless, because, although...
True
What is the complete subject: "A collection of rare books from the 18th century is displayed at the library today."
"A collection of rare books from the 18th century is displayed at the library today."
What is missing? (subject, verb or complete thought): "After the movie ended."
Missing: A subject and main/complete thought
Eg: "We went out for ice cream after the movie ended."
Fix this sentence: "Unless you ask for help."
"You won't understand the problem unless you ask for help."
False - it is not a complete sentence
The definition of subject and predicate?
Subject: "The noun or the pronoun that the sentence is about."
Predicate: "The verb and any other words that describe the subject’s action or state of being."
Fix this sentence & explain what is missing: "Without saying a word."
"She left the room without saying a word."
Missing: A subject and main/complete thought
Fix this sentence: "Although she practiced every day."
"Although she practiced every day, she still felt nervous before the performance."
T or V: A sentence can have a subject but still lack a predicate and still be considered a complete thought.
False - a complete sentence must have both a subject and a predicate to express a complete thought.