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SubjectPredicate
Simple Subject = Noun or Pronoun
Complete Subject = Noun/Pronoun and modifiers
The white cat is terrorizing my dog.
The white cat is terrorizing my dog. Complete
Simple
Simple Predicate = Verb(s)Complete Predicate = Verb(s) and modifiers
The white cat is terrorizing my dog.
The white cat is terrorizing my dog.
Simple
Complete
Simple Predicate = Verb(s)Complete Predicate = Verb(s) and modifiers
The bicycles raced around the track.
The bicycles raced around the track.
Simple
Complete
Compound = two sentences or words connected by a coordinating conjunction.
Compound Subject:Susan and Matt will drop by later today.
Compound Verb:Susan will sit in the front seat and navigate.
Verbs have three categories: helping, linking, action.
An action verb is used when the subject is performing a physical action.
o The wicked white cat ran to the gate.
A helping verb helps an action verb.
o The wicked white cat is running to the gate.
A linking verb does not have an action verb with it.
o The white cat is wicked.
Action, Linking, or Helping?
1. Three big kids raced around the yard.
2. The storm clouds are getting darker.
3. Sid and I went bowling.
4. The soup tastes salty.
5. Sandra is playing tennis.
6. The bell seems loud this morning.
ACTIONHELPINGACTIONLINKINGHELPINGLINKING
