Parts of the Sentence Subject and Predicate Definitions

Parts of the Sentence Subject and Predicate

Definitions • The subject is the part of the sentence about which something is being said. • The predicate is the part that says something about the subject. • The simple subject is the key noun or pronoun. • The simple predicate is the verb or verb phrase that tells something about the subject. • The compound subject is made up of two or more simple subjects and have the same verb. • The compound predicate is made up of two or more verbs or verb phrases and have the same subject.

Examples • The condors of California soar gracefully in the sky. – Subject: The condors of California – Simple Subject: condors – Predicate: soar gracefully in the sky. – Simple Predicate: soar • Condors and eagles soar and fly gracefully in the sky. – Compound subject: Condors and eagles – Compound predicate: soar and fly gracefully in the sky.

Let’s Play a Game!!! • American teenagers spent about $88 billion in 1993. • The amount increased to approximately $99 billion in 1994. • The cause for the increase was partly an increase in the number of teenagers in the United States. • Money came from parents, jobs, allowances, and gifts. • Many teens hold jobs after school, on weekends, and during school vacations.

Grama. Tic-Tac-Toe • Canobie Lake Park in the southeastern section of New Hampshire opened in 1902. • Many people consider Canobie Lake Park one of the most beautiful amusement parks in the United States. • The pleasant grounds feature tree-lined walkways, flower gardens, and a lake. • Guests to the park are especially amused by the 150 -passenger paddle-wheel river-boat. • The eighty-acre park is regarded as one of the popular entertainment centers in New England.

Grama. Tic-Tac-Toe • The entire family will find something of enjoyment here. • Visitors love the antique carousel with its beautiful hand-carved horses. • Young and not-so-young thrill seekers ride the park’s four roller coasters again and again. • Small children squeal in delight at the costumed characters throughout the park. • The park presents high-tech fireworks and musical performances all summer long.

Grama. Tic-Tac-Toe • Frederick Douglass dedicated his life to the fight for racial equality. • He was born enslaved in Tuckahoe, Maryland, around 1818. • Douglass escaped from slavery 1838. • The brave young man spoke at an antislavery meeting in Massachusetts in 1841. • The enthusiastic reaction to his speech led to a series of lecture engagements.

Grama. Tic-Tac-Toe • Douglass worked for civil rights for African Americans. • His activities included the publication of an antislavery newspaper. • President Abraham Lincoln conferred with Douglass during the Civil War. • The proud African American served as United States minister to Haiti from 1889 to 1891. • The United States owes a great debt to Douglass and his tireless struggle for civil rights.

Grama. Tic-Tac-Toe (Compound) • Two peach baskets and a gym set the stage for the world’s first basketball game in 1891. • Two teams and an old soccer ball put the play into motion. • Nets and backboards were early additions to the game. • Men and women played basketball in the early years of its development. • Stanford and California met in 1896 for the first women’s intercollegiate match.

Grama. Tic-Tac-Toe • Many cats are faithful pets and make friendly companions. • Cats seem independent and sometimes resist training. • They generally are fed canned food but may prefer fish or meat. • Cats are good hunters and prey on small creatures. • Cats climb trees, run fast, and walk on narrow ledges.

Grama. Tic-Tac-Toe • Their pride, however, keeps them from foolish behavior and sometimes makes them stubborn. • An arched back with puffed-out fur is caused by fear or initiated by anger. • These physical changes make the cat’s appearance larger, give the impression of ferocity, and intimidate enemies and prey • Cats usually approach their prey very stealthily and then pounce. • The Birman is easy-going, does not stray far, and appears very affectionate and even-tempered.

Grama. Tic-Tac-Toe • Can anyone name three types of musical instruments? • Notice the string instruments, wind instruments, and percussion instruments. • Give me an example of a string instrument. • What kind of sound does a woodwind make? • Beat a drum for a good idea of a percussion sound?

Grama. Tic-Tac-Toe • In what ways are a drum and a xylophone similar? • Is a piano a string instrument or a percussion instrument? • Study these parts of a saxophone. • Do you see the reed in the mouthpiece slot? • Watch it carefully.

Bibliography • Glencoe Writer’s Choice Grammar and Composition, Grade 10