A novice researcher might reference a site that is not fully vetted.

Which of the following is the complete predicate of the sentence?

a) novice researcher might reference b) might reference a sitec) might reference a site that is not fully vettedd) reference a site that is not fully vetted.

Many members of the Navajo tribe will sue Urban Outfitters.

What are the simple subject and the simple predicate of the sentence?

a) tribe; sue

b) tribe; will sue

c) members; will sue

d) tribe will; sue

My dog and ferrets play and sleep together.

Compound subject compound predicate

The zookeeper gave adults and children more details about differences between cheetahs and leopards.Identify the direct object. It is the noun or pronoun receiving the action.

details

Identify the indirect object. It is the person or thing to whom something is given, told, or taught.

adults and children

A predicate noun renames the subject of a sentence. It answers the question, “What is the subject?”.

Ex) The winner is Johnny.

winner=subject

is=linking verb

(Remember: A linking verb connects the subject to more information.)

Johnny=predicate noun

Predicate Nouns (continued)

Ex) I am a teacher.

I=subject

am=linking verb

teacher=predicate noun

Review: Prepositional Phrase

Remember: A prepositional phrase can tell how, what kind, when, how much, or where.

Review: Prepositions (A prepositional phrase can tell how, what kind, when, how much, or where.)

We are learning about different bird species in science class.

PrepositionsObject of Preposition

Last week, a guest speaker from the bird sanctuary visited our class.

Appositive: a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it.

Review: Participles and Participial Phrases

Appositivea noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right

beside it

The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table.

The insect, a large cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table.

The insect, a large cockroach with hairy legs, is crawling across the

kitchen table.

The insect, a large, hairy-legged cockroach that has spied my bowl

of oatmeal, is crawling across the kitchen table.