Subjects
What is the subject of the sentence: "The cat chased the mouse"?
cat
What is the predicate in the sentence: "The dog barked loudly"?
barked
What is a declarative sentence? Provide an example.
A declarative sentence makes a statement.
It ends with a period.
What is a complex sentence?
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause (simple sentence) and one or more dependent clauses connected to it.
What is the complete subject in this sentence: "The tall building in the city is impressive"?
the tall building
Identify the subject in this sentence: "The students are studying in the library."
students
Identify the predicate in the following sentence: "She will finish her homework later."
finish
Define an interrogative sentence and give an example.
An interrogative sentence asks a question.
It ends with a question mark.
Create your own simple sentence using the word 'ocean.'
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Each of the following items is either a complete sentence or a sentence fragment. Identify whether each one is a complete sentence (S) or a sentence fragment (F). If it’s a fragment, explain why it’s incomplete.
The dog barked loudly at the mailman and then ran to the backyard.
S – It’s a complete sentence with a subject ("The dog") and a predicate ("barked loudly at the mailman and then ran to the backyard").
What is a simple subject? Give an example.
The simple subject is the main word or group of words in the complete subject.
Examples may vary.
What is a complete predicate? Give an example.
The complete predicate includes all of the words in the predicate of a sentence.
Examples may vary.
What is an imperative sentence? Provide an example.
An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request.
It ends with a period.
Which of the following is a run-on sentence? A) "I like to dance, and I like to sing." B) "She studied hard she passed the test." C) "He plays soccer."
Correct it.
B
She studied hard and she passed the test.
identify whether it is a declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory sentence.
Even though it was raining heavily, we decided to continue our hike through the dense forest, hoping the weather would clear up soon.
declarative
How do you find the subject in a question? Provide an example.
You need to identify whom or what the sentence is talking about.
Examples may vary.
Explain the difference between a simple predicate and a compound predicate.
The simple predicate is the main word or group of words in the complete predicate.
A compound predicate has two or more simple predicates, or verbs, that have the same subject. The simple predicates are connected by and, or, but, or nor.
Identify the type of sentence: "Can you help me with my project?"
Interrogative
What is a run-on sentence?
A run-on sentence occurs when independent clauses are not joined properly.
Indicate whether the sentence has a simple predicate, complete predicate, or compound predicate.
1. The students quietly worked on their essays during the study hall.
2. Sarah baked cookies and made lemonade for the bake sale.
3. The large, colorful balloons floated high above the trees.
4. After school, we went to the library and studied for the upcoming test.
5. The baby bird chirped softly in its nest.
1. Complete predicate – "quietly worked on their essays during the study hall."
2. Compound predicate – "baked cookies and made lemonade."
3. Complete predicate – "floated high above the trees."
4. Compound predicate – "went to the library and studied for the upcoming test."
5. Simple predicate – "chirped."
Explain how a compound subject works and provide a sentence as an example.
A compound subject has two or more simple subjects that have the same predicate. The subjects are joined by and, or, or nor.
Examples may vary.
Provide a sentence that contains a compound predicate and explain its structure.
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Explain what a compound sentence is and provide an example.
A compound sentence refers to a sentence made up of two independent clauses (or complete sentences) connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions are easy to remember if you think of the words "FANBOYS":
Create your own compound sentence using 'and' and 'but.'
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Come up with a compound complex sentence
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