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Grammar Definitions
What is the definition of SUBJECT?
The topic of a sentence
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What is the definition of COMPLEX SENTENCE?
A sentence with a dependent clause and an independent clause
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What is the definition of PREDICATE?
The action word in a sentence
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What is the definition of an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE?
A group of words with at least one subject and one verb that form a complete though (this is a complete sentence)
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What is the definition of DEPENDENT clause?
A group of words with a subject and verb that do not form a complete thought (this is NOT a sentence)
Find the subject and predicate of this simple sentence:
Stella had a lot of fun on the slide.
Subject: Stella
Predicate: Had a lot of fun on the slide.
Find the subject and predicate of this simple sentence:
My sister loves going to the park.
Subject: My sister
Predicate: Loves going to the park.
Find the subject and predicate of this simple sentence:
I cooked lasagna for dinner.
Subject: I
Predicate: Cooked lasagna for dinner.
Find the subject and predicate of this simple sentence:
She waited in line.
Subject: She
Predicate: Waited in line
Find the subject and predicate of this simple sentence:
He fell off his bike.
Subject: He
Predicate: Fell off his bike
Find the conjunction word in this compound sentence:
I like chocolate ice cream, but my best friend prefers vanilla.
Conjunction: BUT
Find the conjunction word in this compound sentence:
She did not cheat on the test, for it was the moral thing to do.
Conjunction: FOR
Find the conjunction word in this compound sentence:
I forgot to put on sunscreen, and I got a terrible sunburn.
Conjunction: AND
Find the conjunction word in this compound sentence:
I have never been to Europe, nor have I been to Asia.
Conjunction: NOR
Find the conjunction word in this compound sentence:
I think I want a red car, but I also like the blue one.
Conjunction: BUT
Find the INDEPENDENT clause in this complex sentence:
Because my cocoa was too cold, I microwaved it for 30 seconds.
Independent clause: I microwaved it for 30 seconds.
Find the INDEPENDENT clause in this complex sentence:
Even though she is very rich, she is still unhappy.
Independent clause: She is still unhappy.
Find the INDEPENDENT clause in this complex sentence:
While she waited at the bus station, Mary realized the bus was late.
Independent Clause: Mary realized the bus was late.
Find the INDEPENDENT clause in this complex sentence:
After they left school, Sam and Lily went to get frozen yogurt.
Independent Clause: Sam and Lily went to get frozen yogurt.
Find the INDEPENDENT clause in this complex sentence:
Because Raphael turned in his assignment late, his teacher lowered his grade.
Independent Clause: His teacher lowered his grade.
Finish this complex sentence with an INDEPENDENT clause:
As the young girl sat on the park bench...
Example of a correct response:
As the young girl sat on the park bench, she fed the birds.
Finish this complex sentence with an INDEPENDENT clause:
While the choir sang the song...
Example of a correct response:
While the choir sang the song, everyone was quietly listening.
Finish this complex sentence with an INDEPENDENT clause:
Whenever I go to the store...
Example of a correct response:
Whenever I go to the store, I buy eggs.
Finish this complex sentence with an INDEPENDENT clause:
Whenever the phone rings...
Example of a correct response:
Whenever the phone rings, I answer it.
Finish this complex sentence with an INDEPENDENT clause:
Before she washed her hair in the evening....
Example of a correct response:
Before she washed her hair in the evening, she checked to see if she had enough shampoo.