Subjects
the main noun or nouns in a subject; it does not have any adjectives. Boring!!!!!
What is a simple subject?
this predicate is a verb or verb phrase. That's it! Nothing more! Not very complex is it?
What is a simple predicate?
this type of sentence has one subject and one predicate. Not very complicated, but still a good sentence.
the consonant I add to most regular nouns, such as autos.
What is -s?
when a subject and a verb "get along", it is called this.
What is subject-verb agreement?
this subject has two or more simple subjects that share a verb. It's nice to share.
What is a compound subject?
the simple predicate in the sentence "the red, tiny, cute ladybug landed on my arm"
What is landed?
these type of sentences get really tired, because they don't have a conjunction or punctuation mark to separate them.
What is a run-on sentence?
the plural form of mouse; don't you dare add an -s! Keep it nice!
What are mice?
to make the sentence agree, you need a singular subject and this.
What is a singular verb?
this is the simple subject in the sentence "The black dogs ran across the beach and jumped into the water"
What are dogs?
this predicate has two or more verbs. They are also good at sharing, as they share the same subject.
What is a compound predicate?
a sentence with more than one subject and/or predicate. Way longer than a simple sentence.
What is a compound sentence?
the plural form of series. Remember, you don't always have to add letters.
What are series?
I'll need this to match with my plural verb to make a correct sentence.
What is a plural noun?
the compound subject in the sentence "Apples, oranges, and pears filled the colorful and decorative fruit basket".
What are apples, oranges, pears?
the compound predicate in the sentence "Jimmy ran a mile then slept"
What are ran a mile and slept?
an incomplete sentence that doesn't have a subject, verb or both. Or, a piece of glass that has broken off.
What is a sentence fragment?
plural nouns that have no standard rules, like child - children, goose - geese, foot - feet.
What are irregular plurals?
we, they, them, Jimmy and Billy, and he and she are examples of this type of subject.
What is a plural subject?
simple subjects in a compound subject are usually joined by and, or, but, nor...also known as this
What is a conjunction?
the compound predicate in the sentence "tomorrow, I will go to school, attend soccer practice, and complete my assignments"
What are will go to school, attend soccer practice, complete my assignments?
"The beach with people enjoying the weekend.", "Because his car was in the shop.", and "If you want to go with me." are examples of this type of sentence.
What are fragments?
in puppies, babies, or cities, the singular noun ended in this letter.
What is -y?
it is the incorrect verb in the following sentence "you attach the nut to the bolt, and she are building a shelf for books".