Subjects and Predicates
What is the subject in this sentence?
The Great Egyptian Pyramids are located in Egypt.
The Great Egyptian Pyramids is the subject.
Is this sentence imperative or declarative?
”You do the dishes now!” Liam told Olivia.
It is an imperative sentence because it is making a command.
Is this an interrogative or exclamatory sentence?
”Did grandma Joan die_”
Interrogative; it’s asking a question
Does this sentence have the correct punctuation?
Maria yelled to her brother on the bus, “Hey. You forgot your backpack on the bus?”
No.
The sentence Maria said ”you forgot your bag on the bus” is supposed to be exclamatory because she is yelling to her brother that he forgot his bag. She is not asking if he forgot his bag.
What does an imperative sentence mean?
An imperative sentence is usually a command to do something.
Is this part of the sentence a predicate or subject?
…Many people
It is a subject.
Is this sentence imperative?
”Illinois is located in the midwestern part of the U.S.
No.
The sentence is declarative because it is making a statement. It is not making a command or a request.
Fill in the blanks for this paragraph:
”Where were you yesterday_” Kaylie asked.
”I went to Hawaii_ It was so exciting_” Talia told Kaylie.
Kaylie was asking a question, so you should put a question mark after she said ‘where were you yesterday’. Then, Talia‘s sentence contained two exclamation points because she was showing excitement and happiness.
Does this paragraph have correct punctuation?
Dave and Russel are going to a movie together.
”I’m so excited to see the movie!” Russel told Dave.
”Same,” Russel replied.
Yes. This paragraph does have correct punctuation.
What does in interrogative sentence mean?
It means it is a sentence that is asking a question, containing a question mark at the end of the sentence.
Is this part of the sentence a predicate or a subject?
…Build their nests on the ground near a body of water
It is s predicate
Is this sentence imperative?
”Would you please make your bed?” Ally’s mom asked Ally.
Yes.
It is an imperative sentence because it is a request.
Why is this sentence an interrogative sentence?
”Is Mark turning 14 today_” Owen asked.
It is an interrogative sentence because Owen was asking a question, and each question requires a question mark after the question is finished.
Does this sentence look complete/correct?
Sal and Pete are walking to school ”Hey Pete” said Sal, “What said Pete“. “Do you remember we have a test today.”
No, it is not correct nor complete.
What does an exclamatory sentence mean?
It is a sentence that has strong emotion, that usually contains an exclamation point at the end of the sentence
What is the subject and the predicate in this sentence?
Aubrey and Zoe are running to the bus.
Audrey and Zoe are the subject and running is the predicate.
Why would this sentence be declarative?
”I am not hungry,” Josh told his parents.
It is declarative because he is making a statement/remark.
Is this sentence exclamatory or interrogative?
”Ryan, stop doing that_”
It is an exclamatory sentence because the person saying it it expressing emotion
Does this sentence have correct punctuation?
”Wow, Maisie! You won a thousand dollars?”
Yes. This sentence has correct punctuation. Although after ’wow’, you do not always need a comma before the person’s name
What is a simple predicate?
the verb that is done in the sentence
What is the predicate in this sentence?
Amaya ran the marathon.
The predicate would be ran
Is this sentence declarative or imperative?
”Make a sandwich for my lunch,” Ruby told her brother.
It is an imperative sentence because it is a command.
Does this sentence need an exclamation mark?
”I don’t have homework today_” Wendy told her mother.
It doesn‘t need an exclamation point, because Wendy is telling her mother that she doesn‘t have homework, she wasn’t yelling or exclaiming it.
Does this paragraph have commas in the right place?
Jorge and Erwin are, going to the grocery store.
“Hey Erwin did you bring, the money?” Jorge asked.
”No sorry I guess I, forgot” Erwin, sighed.
No. The commas in this paragraph are in the wrong place or they don’t even belong in the sentence.
What is a simple subject?
a word that tells who or what the sentence is about