Subjects and Predicates Two parts of a sentence
Subjects and Predicates: Two parts of a sentence
Subjects Hints: • Simple subject: what – noun or pronoun or whom the sentence – the subject usually is about comes before the verb. • Complete subject: the simple subject and all • Underline the simple subject. Double underline of the words that tell the complete subject. about it • My happy dogs played in the water.
Predicates • tells something about the subject • Simple predicate: the verb or verb phrase • Complete predicate: the simple predicate and the words that complete its meaning • Underline the simple predicate. Double underline the complete predicate. – My happy dogs played in the water.
Practice!!! Directions: Underline the simple subject and circle the simple predicate. 1. My aunt loves cheese. 2. Luis and Adrian were talking about sports. 3. Mario bounced and jumped around the room.
Practice!!! Directions: Underline the complete subject and circle the complete predicate. • 1. My brother likes video games. • 2. Go home! • 3. The police were following her.
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Independent Clauses • a clause that contains a subject, predicate and a complete thought. • (aka a complete sentence) • Ex. My sweater is blue.
Dependent Clauses • A clause that contains a subject and predicate, but not a complete thought. • Marker words: although, because, since, when, if, after • Ex. After I eat my dinner, • If it’s raining, When my mom gets home,
Practice! Directions: Write if it is independent or dependent. 1. When I go ice skating. 2. Juan and Edwardo walked in together. 3. Marisol was writing. 4. Because of the snow.
Challenge! • Directions: – Write 2 dependent clauses and 2 independent clauses.
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