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Subjects and Predicates

Subjects and Predicates. Basic Sentence Structure. Subject - the part of the sentence about which something is said. The subject is always a noun; a pronoun; or a word, clause, or phrase that functions as a noun.

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Subjects and Predicates

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  1. Subjects and Predicates Basic Sentence Structure

  2. Subject- the part of the sentence about which something is said. The subject is always a noun; a pronoun; or a word, clause, or phrase that functions as a noun. Predicate- the part of the sentence that shows action or says something about the subject

  3. Subjects • A simple subject is the subject without its modifiers (descriptors) • A complete subject contains the subject and all its modifiers. • There may not always be a modifier. ** Example: Most principals disapprove of turning high school into The Hunger Games.

  4. Compound subject • A compound subject is composed of two or more simple subjects. • Zombies and vampires are very similar—they don’t exist. • Either Sarah or Elizabeth will accept the rose from the Bachelor.

  5. Predicate- the part of the sentence that shows action or says something about the subject

  6. Predicates • A simple predicate is the verb without its modifiers. • A complete predicate contains the verb plus all its modifiers. Example: Most principals disapprove of turning high school into The Hunger Games.

  7. Compound Predicate • A compound predicate is composed of two or more simple predicates. • The election is drawing closer and getting nastier by the moment. • Posting drama on Facebook only shows immaturity and starts rumors .

  8. Delayed Subject • Sometimes the subject actually comes after the verb. • In sentences that begin with there or itfollowed by a “be” verb, the subject comes after the verb. • The subject is also delayed in questions.

  9. 1. There was nothing in the refrigerator. Subject 2. Where is my sandwich? Subject Hint: Ask “What?” to find the subject.

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