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BASIC SENTENCE PARTS
Complete Subject & Complete Predicate Complete Subject – includes a noun or
pronoun that names what the sentence is about. (CS)
Complete Predicate – includes the verb or verb phrase that tells something about the complete subject. (CP)
Examples: They were celebrating in the streets. The three clowns in the ring tumbled. The fluffy squirrel chattered at us.
Simple Subject & Simple Predicate Simple Subject – the essential noun or
pronoun that cannot be left out of the complete subject.
Simple Predicate – the essential verb or verb phrase that cannot be left out of the complete predicate.
Examples: Jugs of sweet cider covered the table. Some people do not like cider. Mardi Gras is celebrated in many countries.
Sentence or Fragment?
Sentence – needs both a subject and a verb. (S)
Fragment – is missing either a subject or a verb. (F)
Examples: The room in the attic remained closed for
many years. Welcomed the visitors. On a cool, damp morning.