Definition
What is the definition of noun?
A person, place, or thing.
Subject: Dogs
Cats are fluffy and adorable.
Predicate: are fluffy and adorable
____________ went surfing in California.
The subject
Speaks French Ms. Kelly
Ms. Kelly speaks French.
What is the definition of verb?
A word that describes an action or state of being.
Spearmint is the best gum flavor.
Subject: Spearmint
Chewing gum is calming for some people.
Predicate: is calming for some people
_____________ is Ms. Kelly's dog's name.
The subject
Goes to Dunkin Mr. Baldwin every day.
Mr. Baldwin goes to Dunking every day.
What is a subject?
A subject is a noun or pronoun that performs a verb in a sentence.
Learning to knit is difficult.
Subject: Learning to knit
Knitting a sweater is more difficult than knitting a scarf.
Predicate: is more difficult than knitting a scarf.
The is printer broken
The printer is broken. OR Is the printer broken?
What is a predicate?
A predicate is the part of the sentence that tells you about the subject (a verb and its pals).
The multiplication test was difficult.
Division is an intimidating part of math class.
Predicate: is an intimidating part of math class.
Chased the ball
Subject
Is dangerous outside rain to it run in the
It is dangerous to run outside in the rain.
What is the difference between a predicate and a verb?
A verb is just the action, the predicate is the action plus its accompanying pals.
Someone would have to pay Ms Kelly $1, 000, 000 to go skydiving.
Subject: Someone
Rollercoasters, such as Superman at Six Flags, are scary to most people.
Predicate: are scary to most people
crayons
Predicate
long writing sentences be difficult can.
Writing long sentences can be difficult.