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Simple Sentences

Simple Sentences. Parts of a Simple Sentence. Every sentence should have at least one subject and one predicate. Simple Subject. A simple subject tells what or whom the sentence is about BUT does not include descriptive words. Look at this sentence.

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Simple Sentences

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  1. Simple Sentences

  2. Parts of a Simple Sentence • Every sentence should have at least one subject and one predicate.

  3. Simple Subject • A simple subject tells what or whom the sentence is about BUT does not include descriptive words.

  4. Look at this sentence • An angry, thin man walked up the courthouse steps. • What is the simple subject in this sentence? • … man … is the simple subject.

  5. Compound Subject • A compound subject may include more than one word and be connected with words such as and, or

  6. Look at this sentence • My brother and his wife rented a car for the day. • What is the compound subject in this sentence? • … brother and wife … is the compound subject.

  7. Predicate • A predicate is what the subject is or does. A verb is the most important part of the predicate. • A verb is the key word that tells what something is or does. A verb does not include the descriptive words found in the predicate.

  8. Look at this sentence • Ronni walked onto the stage of the comedy club. • What is the subject in this sentence? • Ronni … is the subject. • What is the predicate in this sentence? • … walked onto the stage of the comedy club … is the predicate. • What is the verb in this sentence? • … walked … is the verb.

  9. Additional words needed • Sometimes verbs need additional words to express an action or a state of being. This helps understand whether something occurred in the past, the present, or the future?

  10. Look at this sentence • The photographer had waited patiently for the bear to wake up. • What is the subject in this sentence? • What is the predicate in this sentence? • What is (are) the verb (s)?

  11. Reminder • Keep your sentences simple at first. • When you feel more comfortable, combine simple sentences when it makes sense.

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