Identify the complete subject or complete predicate of a sentence

Key Notes :

Complete Subject:

  1. Definition: The complete subject of a sentence includes all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about. It can be a single noun or pronoun, or a group of words that work together as a noun phrase.
  2. Components:
    • Simple Subject: The main noun or pronoun.
    • Modifiers: Adjectives or other words that describe or limit the simple subject.
  3. Examples:
    • Simple Subject: The cat sleeps on the bed. (Complete Subject: “The cat”)
    • Complete Subject: The big, fluffy cat with green eyes sleeps on the bed.

Complete Predicate:

  1. Definition: The complete predicate includes all the words that tell what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and all the words that modify or complement it.
  2. Components:
    • Simple Predicate: The main verb or verb phrase.
    • Modifiers and Complements: Words or phrases that provide more information about the action or state of being.
  3. Examples:
    • Simple Predicate: The cat sleeps. (Complete Predicate: “sleeps”)
    • Complete Predicate: The cat sleeps on the bed every afternoon.

How to Identify:

  1. Complete Subject:
    • Locate the main noun or pronoun.
    • Identify any words or phrases that modify or describe the main noun or pronoun.
    • Group these words together to find the complete subject.
  2. Complete Predicate:
    • Find the main verb or verb phrase in the sentence.
    • Include all words that provide additional details about the verb.
    • Combine these words to determine the complete predicate.

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