Subject The subject of a sentence or clause
Subject The subject of a sentence or clause is the part of the sentence or clause about which something is being said. It is usually the doer of the action. It is a noun or a pronoun, or a word, clause or phrase that functions as a noun. Wolves howl (noun) They howl for a variety of reasons (pronoun) To establish their turf may be a reason (infinitive phrase) Searching for lost pack members may be another (gerund phrase) That wolves and dogs are similar animals seems obvious (noun clause)
Simple subject The simple subject of a sentence is the subject without its modifiers. Most wildlife biologists disapprove of crossbreeding dogs and wolves.
Complete subject The complete subject of a sentence is the subject with all of its modifiers. Most wildlife biologists disapprove of crossbreeding dogs and wolves.
Compound subject The compound subject is composed of two or more simple subjects. Wise breeders and owners know that wolf-dog puppies can display unexpected behaviours.
Predicate The predicate is the part of the sentence that shows action or says something about the subject. Giant squid do exist.
Simple predicate The simple predicate is the verb without its modifiers. One giant squid measured nearly 60 feet long.
Complete predicate The complete predicate is the simple predicate with all its modifiers. One giant squid measured nearly 60 feet long. (measured is the simple predicate; nearly 60 feet long modifies measured. )
Compound predicate The compound predicate is composed of two or more simple predicates. A squid grasps its prey with tentacles and bites it with its beak.
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